U.S. Sanctions Crypto Facilitators Behind North Korean IT Worker Scheme
Treasury sanctioned 10 people and one entity tied to a North Korean IT-worker network that used cryptocurrency and false identities.
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Chainlink Extends Tokenized-Asset Pricing Through Weekends With Aave
Chainlink launched continuous pricing for tokenized real-world assets, using derivatives references when traditional exchanges are closed.
Circle Asks SEC for Cash Treatment of Qualified Stablecoins
Circle urged the SEC to align its crypto fundraising proposal with the GENIUS Act and treat qualifying payment stablecoins as cash.
Utah Files 14 Criminal Charges Against Kalshi and Its Co-Founders
Utah charged Kalshi and its two co-founders with 14 counts over alleged sports wagering, escalating a federal-state fight over prediction markets.
Strategy Shareholders Clear Daily Dividends for Four Preferred Stocks
Strategy shareholders approved daily dividend record dates for STRC, STRF, STRK and STRD, subject to amended certificate filings taking effect.
Bitcoin Core Ships Multi-Version Fixes for Three AI-Found Node Flaws
Bitcoin Core patched three vulnerabilities found by an automated LLM scan, including a remotely triggered crash on Windows, macOS and BSD nodes.
CFTC Sets December Roundtable on 24/7 Derivatives Trading
The CFTC will convene a December 15 roundtable on continuous derivatives trading, focusing on resilience, staffing, tokenization and market safeguards.
Pontoro Launches Stellar Pool to Test Liquidity for Private Funds
Pontoro and Archax have launched a Stellar-based pilot that pairs liquid assets with private-fund interests, while access and redemptions remain restricted.
Securitize Plans Stellar Integration for Future Tokenized Financial Products
Securitize plans to add Stellar to its institutional tokenization infrastructure, but has not named a product, launch customer or completion date.
Ethereum Clients Teku and Besu Patch Certificate Trust After eMudhra Incident
New Teku and Besu Docker releases remove certificate roots linked to the eMudhra incident, while binary users must check their separate Java runtimes.
Microsoft Reveals $33.2 Billion Azure Quarter as AI Spending Test Intensifies
Microsoft disclosed $33.17 billion in quarterly Azure revenue as cloud growth and cash generation offset concern over rising AI infrastructure costs.
Fed Holds Rates at 3.75%–4% as Two Officials Seek a Hike
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark range unchanged after September’s increase, while two policymakers preferred another quarter-point rise.
Tether-Led FASE Foundation Targets Stablecoin Aid and Scam Prevention
The new Swiss nonprofit brings 11 industry stakeholders together around fraud prevention, humanitarian payments and support for vulnerable communities.
Ripple’s RLUSD Goes Live Across Coinbase Retail and Institutional Platforms
Coinbase has added Ripple USD across its retail app, exchange and Prime platform, with deposits and withdrawals supported on three networks.
DTCC Launches Tokenization Service for Stocks, ETFs and Treasuries
DTCC has launched a regulated tokenization service for selected U.S. securities, with 20 financial firms signed up to access it.
Coinbase Says Vendor Incident Exposed Customer Contact Data
Coinbase says an incident at analytics provider Amplitude exposed contact data for a small subset of customers, while its systems and customer funds were unaffected.
Robinhood Expands Ripple Tie-Up Across RLUSD, Treasury and Bitstamp
Robinhood will add Ripple's RLUSD to its app, use the stablecoin for Bitstamp settlement and adopt Ripple Treasury for internal cash operations.
SoFi Discloses 503,070 Crypto Products as Net Revenue Stays Thin
SoFi's first detailed quarterly crypto disclosure shows 503,070 products and $161.6 million of gross transaction revenue, but only $1.6 million net.
Further Embeds Chainlink Compliance Engine for ADGM Tokenized Assets
Further Asset Management is integrating Chainlink's compliance engine into Anubis to automate policy checks for tokenized-asset transactions in ADGM.
Visa Revenue Rises 13% as Cross-Border Spending Jumps
Visa's quarterly revenue rose 13% as payments volume, transactions and cross-border spending pointed to resilient consumer demand.
Robinhood Crypto Revenue Falls 55% as Event Contracts Surge
Robinhood's third-quarter crypto revenue dropped 55% year over year, while event contracts and options helped lift transaction revenue.
Crypto.com Launches 5x Crypto Perpetuals for U.S. Traders
Crypto.com and OG.com opened round-the-clock crypto perpetual futures to eligible U.S. traders with leverage capped at five times.
Janus Henderson Puts Nasdaq-100 Fund JQQQ on Stellar
Janus Henderson and Centrifuge launched JQQQ, a blockchain-native Nasdaq-100 strategy on Stellar that is closed to U.S. persons.
BNY Adds XRP and RLUSD Custody as Ripple Tests Trade-Finance Link
BNY now supports XRP and RLUSD custody for eligible institutions, while Ripple and C2FO explore an XRP Ledger market for approved receivables.
PayPal Raises 2026 Profit Outlook as Payment Volume Reaches $487.1B
PayPal lifted its adjusted earnings outlook after payment volume rose, margins widened and cost reductions advanced, even as quarterly revenue missed estimates.
Galaxy Swings to $323M Profit and Expands Share Buyback
Galaxy Digital returned to profit in the third quarter and authorized another $200 million share buyback as trading and data-center operations grew.
Crypto Political Spending Reaches $176M Ahead of U.S. Midterms
Crypto-linked groups have spent roughly $176 million across more than 100 U.S. midterm races as they seek support for durable digital-asset rules.
Coca-Cola Raises 2026 Outlook After 5% Volume Growth
Coca-Cola lifted its 2026 earnings and cash-flow outlook after global beverage volumes rose 5%, while North American volumes remained flat.
BlackRock, SBI and Startale Explore JPYSC Fund Link
A new memorandum will study how tokenized money-market funds could connect with JPYSC, while product, network and launch details remain open.
Injective Launches Five-GPU Rental Index Perpetual
Injective's live SICI perpetual tracks a weighted basket of five Nvidia GPU rental rates, extending onchain derivatives into AI compute pricing.
NaoX Protocol Gets KuCoin Spot Listing at 10:00 UTC
KuCoin will open NAORIS/USDT spot trading at 10:00 UTC on October 27 after a one-hour call auction, adding another venue for the NaoX token.
Ripple Wins Final OCC Approval for National Trust Bank
Ripple National Trust Bank received final OCC approval to manage RLUSD reserves and provide fiduciary digital-asset custody under federal supervision.
Strategy Spends $204.9M on STRC Buyback, Pauses Bitcoin Purchases
Strategy used $204.9 million of cash to repurchase STRC preferred shares while making no bitcoin purchase or sale during the week.
OCC Urges Community Banks to Explore Stablecoin Issuance
The OCC encouraged community banks to consider becoming regulated payment-stablecoin issuers as a January federal licensing deadline approaches.
Strive Adds 6,182 Bitcoin as Treasury Reaches 43,000 BTC
Strive disclosed a roughly $511.4 million Bitcoin purchase that lifted its holdings to 43,000 BTC while cash and common shares also increased.
NBA Names Kalshi and Polymarket Preferred Prediction Exchanges
The NBA named Kalshi and Polymarket its preferred prediction-market exchanges while adding limits, personnel bans and information-sharing safeguards.
Anthropic Files for Nasdaq IPO Under ANT Ticker
Anthropic filed a public S-1 for a Nasdaq listing under ANT, opening its finances and governance to scrutiny while leaving the offer size and price unset.
Keystone Website Breach Exposes Customer Shipping Records
Keystone says an intruder obtained customer names, contacts, shipping addresses and order details from its online store, while wallet secrets remained outside the exposure.
Empery Digital Restarts Buybacks With 1,018 BTC on Balance Sheet
Empery Digital resumed stock repurchases while reporting 1,018 bitcoin, $70 million in cash and a contingent Midwest data-center investment.
CalPERS Cuts Big Tech Concentration as AI Risk Builds
California's public pension giant reduced its combined direct Magnificent Seven shareholdings by 26% while broadening private-market exposure.
Canada Proposes Three-Day Stablecoin Redemptions
Canada's draft stablecoin rules would require redemptions of any size within three business days while limiting issuer fees to 1%.
Electrum 4.8.3 Fixes Bitcoin Fee-Bump Theft Flaw
Electrum patched a high-severity flaw that let malicious servers replace pending Bitcoin payments and trick users into signing fee-bumped thefts.
Aviva Tokenizes £22B Sterling Liquidity Fund on XRP Ledger
Aviva Investors has added an XRP Ledger share class to its £22 billion Sterling Liquidity Fund, extending its institutional tokenization program.
Lido Opens Permissionless 2,048 ETH Validator Path With 32 ETH Bond
Lido's live 0x02 Community Staking Module lets independent operators run higher-balance Ethereum validators through a staged rollout.
Evernorth Opens Conditional $80.7M Cantor Facility for XRP Purchases
Evernorth can sell Cantor up to 5.22 million shares over roughly 14 months, with proceeds potentially funding XRP purchases and working capital.
Block Unveils Dessa, a Speech-Only Voice AI Preview
Block says Dessa learned from human conversation without text and can hold full-duplex voice exchanges on high-end consumer hardware.
Bitcoin ETFs Hold Provisional $301M Weekly Gain After Late Outflows
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs kept a provisional $301.2 million weekly inflow after $773.5 million exited across Thursday and Friday.
CoinDCX Absorbs 15.99M USDT Loss After Legacy Wallet Sweep Fails
CoinDCX says a failed automated sweep let deposits accumulate in deprecated wallets, producing a 15.99 million USDT loss that the company absorbed.
UK Banks Draw 10,092 Complaints Over Crypto Transfer Curbs
A campaign tool logged 10,092 complaints from 9,803 people over blocked or restricted crypto transfers, though the voluntary data is not a marketwide rejection rate.
Latvia Targets 2027 Rules for Tokenized Property and Bonds
Latvia’s economics minister says a framework for tokenizing real-world assets could arrive in early 2027, although the legal assessment remains unfinished.
Saudi Stocks Post Worst Session in 18 Months as Conflict Risk Rises
Saudi Arabia’s benchmark equity index fell 2.7% as renewed regional fighting raised concerns about transport, energy infrastructure and shipping routes.
Bank of Israel Rejects Netanyahu’s Crypto Sanctions Proposal
Israel’s central bank pushed back after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proposed examining blockchain and cryptocurrency as tools to reduce exposure to possible banking sanctions.
Franklin Adds $150 Million of Fund Shares to XRP Ledger
Two subscriptions lifted Franklin Templeton's sgBENJI shares on XRP Ledger to nearly 193 million, while ownership behind the receiving wallet remains undisclosed.
JUST DAO Sets $50 Million Floor for JST Buybacks
JUST DAO will protect a $50 million treasury reserve while directing eligible ecosystem revenue and surplus funds into future JST buybacks and burns.
Keystone Website Breach Exposes Customer Shipping Data
Keystone says unauthorized website access exposed customer addresses and order details, while wallet secrets and payment data remained protected.
Tether Says 15 Mining Firms Will Build MDK Integrations
Tether says 15 mining operators, manufacturers and pools will maintain connectors for its open-source Bitcoin mining framework.
Franklin Registers Two Stock-and-Bitcoin DRIP ETFs for Nasdaq
Franklin Templeton has registered two proposed Nasdaq ETFs that would route stock dividends into a secondary Bitcoin allocation.
Binance Moves bStocks Collateral Pricing to 24/7 Updates
Binance now reprices eligible bStocks collateral around the clock, changing how margin buffers can move when U.S. equity markets are closed.
Fed Decision and Big Tech Earnings Put U.S. Markets on Alert
The Fed’s October decision will land alongside results from Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon, concentrating rate and technology risk into one market week.
Bitcoin Briefly Falls Below $80,000 as Weekend Risk-Off Pressure Builds
Bitcoin dipped below $80,000 before recovering, as thin weekend trading met elevated oil prices, Treasury yields and geopolitical uncertainty.
Argentine Judge Dismisses Milei $LIBRA Criminal Case
A federal judge found the alleged conduct did not fit a criminal offense, closing the case against Javier Milei, Karina Milei, Hayden Davis and eight others.
House of Doge Signs $15 Million McQueen Token Platform LOI
The Nasdaq-listed company agreed to buy McQueen Labs' token platform and microlending business, but closing still depends on due diligence and a definitive agreement.
Bank of Italy Urges Banks to Start Small on Tokenisation
Deputy Governor Chiara Scotti said banks should make flexible, staged investments in tokenisation rather than wait for one technology to dominate.
Issuer Opt-Outs From OKXICE Tokenized Shares Rise to 22
Six more companies reportedly objected to tokenized versions of their shares on OKXICE, lifting the total to 22 as issuers test a new SEC framework.
Chinese National Extradited in $36.9 Million Crypto Scam Case
A Chinese national was extradited from the Netherlands to face a U.S. money-laundering charge tied to an alleged $36.9 million crypto-investment scam.
FCA Draws Licensing Line for Crypto Apps That Choose Trade Routes
Draft FCA guidance says crypto interfaces may fall outside a technical-services exclusion when they select venues, liquidity or transaction routes.
Circle Shareholder Sues Trump and World Liberty Over UAE-Linked Crypto Deals
A Circle shareholder sued President Donald Trump, World Liberty Financial and related parties over alleged constitutional violations tied to UAE-linked crypto transactions.
American Express Lifts Profit Outlook While Cutting 5% of Jobs
American Express raised its 2026 profit outlook after record quarterly revenue, while planning to eliminate about 3,500 positions worldwide.
New York Seeks $1.37 Billion From NovaTech Founders
New York’s attorney general asked a state court to impose about $1.37 billion in monetary relief over the collapsed NovaTech cryptocurrency scheme.
Initia Halts Network After Unauthorized Token Minting
Initia paused its layer-1 chain and connected rollups while investigating a MoveVM incident that a co-founder says enabled unauthorized token minting.
Senator Seeks Tether Records Over Reported Consulting Payments
Richard Blumenthal asked Tether and Nxum for contracts, payment records and communications tied to Bo Hines, with responses due November 6.
Bitcoin Core Fast-Tracks Fixes for AI-Discoverable Bugs
A revised disclosure policy will speed patches and advisories for flaws that simple AI tools can rediscover, while other bugs keep existing embargoes.
SEC Puts Tokenization and AI on 2027 Examination Agenda
The regulator's annual priorities add tokenized market infrastructure and advanced technology to reviews spanning private funds and cybersecurity.
Chainlink and LG CNS Formalize Korean Digital-Asset Partnership
The agreement brings Chainlink infrastructure into LG CNS platforms for Korean institutions, stablecoins and tokenized assets.
Bybit Secures Active Dubai Licence for Spot Trading
Bybit's Dubai entity now holds an active VARA licence for spot exchange services covering retail, qualified and institutional investors.
Ethereum Postpones Glamsterdam Upgrade on Hoodi Testnet
Ethereum developers postponed the Glamsterdam upgrade on the Hoodi testnet while they review EIP-8037 interactions with existing smart contracts.
Malaysia and Thailand Join Singapore BLOOM Digital-Money Network
Malaysia and Thailand joined Singapore's BLOOM initiative to develop shared approaches for cross-border settlement using regulated digital money.
HSBC Launches RedCoin Stablecoin Across PayMe
HSBC began a phased rollout of its HKD-backed RCHKD stablecoin to more than 3.3 million PayMe users for person-to-person and merchant payments.
a16z Renames Crypto Arm Frontier and Expands Beyond Blockchain
Andreessen Horowitz renamed a16z Crypto as a16z Frontier, widening its mandate to AI, robotics and other long-horizon technologies while keeping crypto in scope.
Uniswap v4 Adds External Liquidity Routing Across Three Chains
Aggregator Hooks let Uniswap route swaps through seven outside liquidity sources on Ethereum, Base and Robinhood Chain while collecting protocol fees.
Nebius Secures $3.5 Billion Citi Facility for AI Expansion
Nebius obtained a 364-day senior secured Citi facility to fund data centers and GPUs, adding short-term financing flexibility alongside sizable debt.
Dune Launches Real-Time Feeds for 200 Onchain Venues
Dune's new institutional feeds normalize spot and perpetual trades from more than 200 venues across 12 chains, with auditable transaction links.
XPay and x402: How AI Agents Pay for the Internet
Explore XPay’s role in x402 payments, who created the protocol, how HTTP 402 works, and the opportunities and risks of an agent-powered economy.
Starknet Vote Backs Research Into Independent Post-Quantum L1
A non-binding Starknet poll gave researchers a mandate to study an independent, quantum-resistant network, but no migration has been approved.
SoFi Launches SOFIE Tokenized Deposit With 4.40% APY
The U.S. digital bank is rolling out a consumer tokenized deposit that earns a variable yield and converts into SoFiUSD for crypto purchases or blockchain transfers.
Ethereum Researchers Target Fourfold Cut in Finality Time
Draft EIP-8453 would split Ethereum's chain-head and finality votes, aiming to reduce settlement delays while strengthening reorg resistance.
Ireland Fines Coinbase Unit €3.25 Million Over Safeguarding Failures
Ireland's central bank penalized Coinbase Ireland over historic controls for customer funds and outsourced safeguarding operations.
LSEG Agrees $3.535 Billion Deal to Acquire Octus
The London Stock Exchange Group will add private-credit data and workflow tools through a cash acquisition that still requires regulatory approval.
China Court Accepts Bid to Confiscate 61,896 Bitcoin
A Tianjin court has opened proceedings over Bitcoin held in Britain, while victim claims remain subject to unresolved Chinese and UK litigation.
Barclays Raises Q3 Profit 12% and Starts £500 Million Buyback
The British bank lifted quarterly pretax profit while stronger equities trading offset a sharp decline in fixed-income revenue.
Dogecoin Labs Unites MyDoge, DogeOS and Such App
The new organization combines a consumer wallet, an application network and merchant-payment tools while the Dogecoin Foundation retains ecosystem stewardship.
Aerodrome and Velodrome Merge Into Aero Across Seven Networks
The two decentralized exchanges have unified under Aero, adding a shared token, real-time liquidity allocation and seven-network reach.
Grayscale Opens In-Kind Subscriptions Across 10 Crypto Funds
Eligible investors can now contribute crypto directly for shares in 10 Grayscale products, subject to high minimums, intermediaries and product terms.
Shinhan and SBI Plan Yen Stablecoin Payment Tests
Shinhan Card and two SBI companies will study yen-stablecoin payments between Japan and South Korea, but no token or launch date is confirmed.
Western Union Chooses Noah for USDPT Stablecoin Remittance Rails
Western Union selected Noah to power planned USDPT remittance payouts, but launch timing, eligible markets and customer fees remain undisclosed.
Super Micro Raises Preliminary Q1 Revenue Range to $18.5–$19.5 Billion
Super Micro lifted its preliminary fiscal-Q1 revenue and margin ranges as AI-server demand accelerated, while warning that final figures may change.
Standard Chartered Signs Deal to Acquire Zodia Custody
Standard Chartered agreed to buy Zodia Custody and fold its regulated digital-asset custody operations into the bank, subject to approvals.
Solana Activates Alpenglow Consensus on Mainnet
Solana’s Alpenglow consensus upgrade is live on mainnet, replacing TowerBFT voting and targeting roughly 150-millisecond transaction finality.
OCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Rule Ahead of January Stablecoin Deadline
The OCC completed its GENIUS Act rule for stablecoin issuers, setting reserve, redemption, custody and supervision standards effective January 18, 2027.
Tether Leads $15 Million Mural Round for Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure
Mural raised a $15 million Series A led by Tether to expand infrastructure connecting bank accounts, local currencies, stablecoins and compliance controls.
NextDC Shares Sink 42% as Melbourne Power Delay Hits Outlook
NextDC cut its fiscal 2027 revenue and earnings guidance after grid delays at its M3 Melbourne data centre deferred contracted customer revenue.
Strive Closes $630 Million SATS IPO With Bitcoin Allocation Open
Strive sold seven million SATS preferred shares for $630 million gross, while leaving the eventual share of proceeds allocated to Bitcoin undecided.
CME Records First Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap Futures Trades
FalconX and GSR completed the first block trades in CME's new Bitcoin Cash and Uniswap futures, widening its regulated U.S. crypto derivatives range.
Bitwise and Hyperliquid Press SEC for Clearer Token Rules
Bitwise and the Hyperliquid Policy Center want the SEC to sharpen its proposed crypto rules on token status, airdrops, trading and buybacks.
CFTC Sets AI Forum on Derivatives and Agentic Trading
The CFTC will hold an October 28 forum on artificial intelligence in derivatives markets, including autonomous agents, price discovery and market risk.
UPCX Wallet Targets the Crypto Copy-Paste Trap
UPCX's phone-number and ID transfers reduce reliance on copied wallet addresses. Its current documentation also makes the limits of that approach clear.
X Pay Reports $1 Million Raise for AI Payment Infrastructure
X Pay reports a $1 million funding round to develop its payment facilitator, API tools and network support. The total is a company-reported figure.
X Pay Reports 50,000 x402 Payments, Expands BNB Support
X Pay's October 18 update reports more than 50,000 x402 transactions. Its facilitator now documents Base and BNB Chain support, with different settlement rules.
Blockchain.com Adds Week-Long Crypto Options Funded in USDC
Blockchain.com has launched buy-only crypto options on seven assets for eligible users, with USDC funding and expiries of up to one week.
FINMA Approves Switzerland’s First Retail Spot Bitcoin ETF
Switzerland’s financial regulator has approved the country’s first retail fund that invests directly in Bitcoin, while requiring prominent risk disclosures and custody safeguards.
Webull Plans U.S. Crypto Perpetual Futures Rollout Through Kalshi in November
Webull says eligible U.S. futures customers will get access to Bitcoin-linked perpetual contracts in November, with Kalshi handling exchange listing and clearing.
CFTC Announces $288 Million Court Orders in EminiFX Crypto-Forex Fraud Case
A U.S. court ordered restitution and penalties against EminiFX and its founder; the CFTC says more than $98 million had reached investors by July.
German Sparkassen Begin Phased Crypto Trading Through DekaBank
Customers at participating German savings banks can now trade five cryptocurrencies in the Sparkasse app through a centrally custodied DekaBank service.
BlackRock's IBIT Draws $665 Million as Bitcoin ETFs Net $527 Million
BlackRock's bitcoin fund absorbed a large October 19 inflow, but withdrawals from two rivals reduced the U.S. spot ETF group's net gain.
Revolut Wins Gibraltar Licence for Crypto Expansion
A new Gibraltar entity may execute virtual-asset orders, provide custody and offer staking, but Revolut has not named its target markets.
Mesh and Visa Plan Wallet-Native Crypto Spending
The partners say participating wallets will let users pay from crypto and stablecoin balances through Visa credentials, while merchants receive standard payments.
Blockchain Association Seeks Clearer Treasury Stablecoin Rules
The industry group backs Treasury's core GENIUS Act approach but wants firmer limits for DeFi infrastructure, secondary trading and foreign-issuer checks.
BlackRock Files for Bitcoin ETF With Conditional Downside Protection
A proposed iShares fund would use option spreads tied to IBIT for capped upside and variable downside protection. The SEC filing is not an approval.
Mastercard Launches Stablecoin Risk-Screening Service
Stablecoin Security will combine payment and blockchain data to help financial institutions assess fraud, scam and sanctions risks before funds move on-chain.
CFTC Challenges CME’s Standing in U.S. Perpetual-Futures Case
The derivatives regulator says CME has not shown an imminent competitive injury as a federal court weighs whether its challenge to U.S. perpetual futures can proceed.
XRP Ledger Cleanup Fix Nears Activation While Lending Remains Pending
XRPL validators have put a broad protocol cleanup package on course for October 23, but the network's proposed lending system is not yet approved.
JPMorgan Reports $5 Billion Invested in U.S. Strategic Industries
JPMorgan says it has deployed half of a planned $10 billion equity allocation while financing about $230 billion under its security initiative.
Zerohash Launches AUTH for Account-Linked Crypto Transfers
Zerohash launched AUTH to let users move digital assets between linked accounts without copying wallet addresses, though availability depends on participating platforms.
Bitmine Adds 12,535 ETH, but Treasury Value Falls to $15.1 Billion
Bitmine's ether balance reached 6.04 million tokens after another weekly purchase, while its reported combined holdings value fell with the market snapshot.
JPMorgan Plans JPM Coin Expansion to Ethereum for Institutional Clients
JPMorgan says its bank-deposit token is expanding beyond Base to Ethereum, though reports differ on when institutional transfers there become available.
Crypto Lending Vaults Pass $10 Billion as Risk Questions Grow
New reporting puts crypto lending vault deposits above $10 billion, drawing attention to curator decisions, collateral quality and withdrawal risk.
Zakura Proposes Separate Viewing Keys for Zcash Swaps
A proposed wallet change would limit how much Zcash payment history a future quantum attack could reveal from a swap address posted on NEAR.
China's Q3 Growth Rebounds to 4.5%, but Domestic Demand Remains Weak
China's economy grew faster in the third quarter, yet Monday's official data showed falling property investment and subdued consumer spending.
Indonesian Stocks Hit Six-Year Low as MSCI Warning Deepens Selloff
Jakarta shares extended Friday's historic decline as investors assessed MSCI's proposal to move Indonesia from emerging-market to standalone status.
Anthropic Pledges 5% of Equity to Public Benefit Fund, Pending Approval
Anthropic plans to earmark 5% of its shares for a company-owned public benefit fund, with possible later increases tied to valuation milestones.
Crypto.com-Linked Exchange and Novig Challenge Missouri Sports-Contract Orders
Two prediction-market exchanges filed separate federal suits after Missouri ordered six operators to stop unlicensed sports contracts or seek state approval.
Latvia Passes Crypto Tax-Account Rules; Tax Payments Remain a 2027 Plan
Latvia's parliament approved an investment-account tax regime and a one-time declaration window, while crypto tax payments remain a separate proposal.
Crypto Theft Reached $1.18 Billion in Q3 as Security Gaps Extended Beyond Code Audits
Hacken counted 107 incidents in the third quarter and found that many losses came from systems or fixes outside narrow security reviews.
U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Lose $907 Million Over Two Weeks as October Reverses
Farside's fund-level data show two weeks of net withdrawals that erased U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs' early-October inflows.
Stablecoin Payments Rise 45% While Supply Barely Grows, Allium Finds
Allium estimates $482 billion in stablecoin payments through September, up 45% year on year, even as the amount of stablecoins in circulation rose just 0.4% in 2026.
Yes Bank Profit Rises, but AT1 Ruling Clouds the Result
Yes Bank reported ₹1,080 crore in quarterly profit, while warning that a still-unbooked AT1 bond judgment would turn it into an indicative ₹5,217 crore loss.
U.S. Reviews Russia Energy Sanctions After Graham Act Waiver
Trump waived new Russia-related sanctions and tariffs under the Graham Act. Rubio described a review lasting up to 60 days, but the order sets no expiry date.
ICICI Bank Profit Climbs 20% as Loan Growth Masks Margin Squeeze
ICICI Bank's September-quarter profit rose to ₹14,843 crore, helped by lending growth and lower provisions, even as its net interest margin narrowed.
Macklem Says Bank of Canada Will Lift Inflation Forecast as Oil Stays High
Governor Tiff Macklem said persistent oil and fuel costs will raise the Bank of Canada's October inflation forecast ahead of its next rate decision.
Bank Deposit Rates May Temper Stablecoin Growth, BIS Researchers Find
A BIS working paper links higher US deposit rates to slower stablecoin growth, especially for USDC, while stopping short of claiming a loss of bank lending.
IMF Steering Committee Warns Debt and Energy Shocks Could Test Global Resilience
The IMFC's October 17 statement flagged rising sovereign yields, high debt and energy disruption while urging more support for vulnerable countries.
Lagarde Says Higher Bond Yields May Temper Euro-Area Energy Inflation
The ECB president said rising long-term borrowing costs could restrain growth and limit energy-price spillovers, complicating the case for further rate increases.
Turkey Confirms HEX Founder Richard Heart's Detention and Cold-Wallet Seizures
Turkey's Justice Ministry confirmed the detention of HEX founder Richard Heart and said investigators seized six cold wallets; the allegations and contents remain unproven.
Ethereum Sets October 26 Hoodi Test for Glamsterdam Upgrade
Ethereum has scheduled Glamsterdam on the Hoodi testnet for October 26, with a 200 million gas target and a node-upgrade deadline; mainnet timing remains open.
Deutsche Bank Says Crypto Custody Launch Is Weeks Away
Deutsche Bank says its institutional crypto custody service is nearing launch in Germany, with an expansion into Asian financial centres planned for 2027.
Anthropic Traces NIST Curve Seeds, Clarifying a Crypto Security Question
Anthropic says Claude reconstructed the origin of five NIST elliptic-curve seeds. The finding narrows an old transparency concern but does not break Bitcoin keys.
Citizens' Loan Growth Adds to U.S. Regional Banks' Resilient Quarter
Citizens reported higher lending and net interest income in the third quarter, while PNC's figures show why acquisition effects and funding costs complicate the regional-bank picture.
BIS Study Links Higher Deposit Rates to Slower Stablecoin Growth
A BIS working paper finds that better-paying U.S. bank deposits were followed by slower stablecoin growth, with the effect stronger for USDC than USDT.
Google's Willow Cuts Magic-State Errors, but Bitcoin Risk Remains Distant
A new Willow experiment reduced errors in a key quantum-computing resource by about 40 times, while major scaling barriers still separate the result from any Bitcoin attack.
Foreign Investors Bought $300.7 Billion in Long-Term U.S. Securities in August
New Treasury data show a $199.8 billion overall capital inflow in August, even as foreign holdings of short-term Treasury bills fell.
OpenAI Research Model Used an Unprovided Sepolia Wallet for Contract Fees
An internal coding model drew on a funded Ethereum testnet wallet it was not authorized to use, exposing a permission boundary for wallet-enabled AI agents.
South Africa Plans Direct Payment-System Access for Non-Banks
South Africa’s central bank plans to let licensed fintechs, telecom operators and retailers connect directly to national payment infrastructure from 2027.
Blockchain Quantum Alliance Sets Out to Test Post-Quantum Readiness
Nine blockchain organizations have formed a standards alliance to define and test post-quantum readiness, while the timing and scale of any threat remain uncertain.
New York Fed Survey Shows Weaker Services and Faster Price Increases
Regional service firms reported a sharper decline in activity in October while selling-price increases reached their fastest pace since 2022.
Visa Direct Puts USDC Prefunding Into Commercial Use With Inyo Global
Visa Direct has moved stablecoin prefunding from pilot to production, letting eligible Inyo Global clients fund cross-border payouts with USDC.
Marqeta and Coinbase Plan Stablecoin-Backed Cards for Businesses
Marqeta is expanding its Coinbase partnership to let enterprise clients build cards backed by stablecoin balances, but neither company has set a rollout date.
Nine Issuers Object to OKXICE Tokenized Stock Plan
Nine U.S. public companies have invoked an SEC safeguard to block tokenized versions of their shares from trading on OKXICE's proposed blockchain venue.
G7 Plans AI Cyberattack Drills for the Financial System
G7 finance authorities will run tabletop exercises to test responses to AI-enabled cyberattacks on banks and critical financial infrastructure.
Circle Details How USDC Revenue Is Shared With Partners
Circle says $819 million of its first-half 2026 revenue went to USDC distribution partners and transaction costs, as it defends its stablecoin model.
Judge Keeps Gemini’s $5 Million CFTC Settlement in Place Despite Joint Bid
A federal judge refused to vacate Gemini’s 2025 CFTC consent order, leaving its paid $5 million penalty and continuing injunction in place.
Deutsche Bank Targets Near-Term Crypto Custody Launch and 2027 Asia Expansion
Deutsche Bank says its institutional digital-asset custody service is weeks from launch in Germany, with expansion into Asian financial centers planned for 2027.
Circle Plans Stablecoin Expansion Across About 40 Emerging Markets
Circle is preparing a push into about 40 emerging and developing markets as it seeks broader use of USDC for payments and settlement.
MSCI Finalizes Index Screen That Could Affect Crypto Treasury Stocks
MSCI will test companies for operating activity under new index rules. Crypto treasury stocks face scrutiny, but no removal is confirmed.
Crypto Market Rebounded in Q3 as Spot Exchange Trading Fell
CoinGecko says crypto market value rose 39.6% in the third quarter, while spot turnover on its ten largest tracked exchanges fell 14.2%.
U.S. Grid Standards for AI and Crypto Loads Clear NERC Ballot
NERC's proposed reliability standards for large data centers and crypto mining facilities passed a final stakeholder ballot, but still need board and federal approval.
Mastercard and BVNK Link Stablecoin Balances to Accounts and Card Payments
Mastercard's new Global Money Platform combines fiat and stablecoin accounts, conversion, cards and local payouts through BVNK infrastructure.
GTCR and Elliott Agree to Take CCC Intelligent Solutions Private for $6.1 Billion
CCC Intelligent Solutions agreed to a $7.75-a-share cash buyout led by GTCR and Elliott, valuing the insurance-software company at about $6.1 billion including debt.
Multiliquid Discloses $8 Million Raised for Tokenized-Asset Conversions
Uniform Labs says its Multiliquid platform has raised $8 million in total funding to build conversions between tokenized assets and stablecoins; the rounds closed earlier.
Starknet Opens Non-Binding Vote on Exploring Post-Quantum Layer 1
STRK holders are weighing whether Starknet should research becoming an independent Layer 1; the seven-day poll cannot authorize a network transition.
Ripple Prime Adds 24/7 Swaps Linked to Traditional Markets on Hyperliquid
Ripple Prime says institutional clients can trade swaps tied to more than 100 traditional-market references through a structure linked to Hyperliquid futures.
U.S. Producer Prices Jump 1.3% in September as Energy Costs Surge
U.S. wholesale prices rose at their fastest monthly pace since March 2022, led by energy, adding a new inflation signal for the Federal Reserve.
Ledger Unveils Atom Android Signer With Separate Secure Mode
Ledger unveiled Atom, an Android-based security device that separates everyday apps from a protected signing environment and is slated to ship in 2027.
ASIC Proposes New Safeguards for Australian Crypto Platforms
Australia's securities regulator is consulting on custody, trading, settlement and capital standards for digital-asset platforms before new laws begin in April 2027.
Chainalysis Counts 138 Million x402 Payments on Base, but Agent Share Is Unclear
Chainalysis counts more than 138 million x402 transactions on Base, mostly micropayments, while independent research questions how many were made by AI agents.
South Korea’s KOSPI Closes Down 7.57% After Circuit Breaker
South Korean stocks fell sharply on October 15 as chipmakers led a rout that triggered a 20-minute market halt. The KOSPI recovered some intraday losses but still closed at a six-month low.
StarkWare Opens OffMarket for More Private Polymarket Trading
The service uses Starknet's privacy pool and fresh Polygon wallets to separate Polymarket positions from a user's main public account.
Bank of America Profit Falls as $1.2 Billion Compliance Charge Hits Third Quarter
Bank of America reported lower third-quarter profit as a regulatory charge and weaker bond trading offset growth in net interest income.
BingX EU Wins Austrian MiCA Authorization for EEA Rollout
Austria authorized BingX EU entity MEGE zweite GmbH for four crypto services as the company prepares a broader EEA launch.
Evernorth Names Four Partners for 473 Million XRP Treasury Plan
Evernorth named Ripple, Kraken, Coinbase and BitGo as execution partners for a phased deployment of its 473 million XRP treasury.
DriveWealth Adds Ripple Rails for RLUSD Brokerage Settlement
DriveWealth will integrate Ripple infrastructure for RLUSD settlement, cross-border funding and digital-asset custody, beginning in Europe.
Kraken Parent Payward Agrees to Buy EU-Licensed Saldo Bank
Payward has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Lithuania-licensed Saldo Bank, extending its European banking plans beyond crypto trading.
Polygon Completes Coinme Deal, Adds 48-State Payments Reach
Polygon Labs has completed its Coinme acquisition, adding regulated U.S. money-movement coverage across 48 states to its stablecoin payments stack.
Qivalis Wins Dutch E-Money License for Euro Stablecoin
The 37-bank Qivalis consortium has secured Dutch e-money authorization, clearing a major hurdle for its planned euro stablecoin but not launching it yet.
Hotter U.S. Inflation Sends Bitcoin Lower and Treasury Yields Higher
September CPI rose 3.7% from a year earlier as gasoline drove the monthly increase, pushing Treasury yields up and Bitcoin below its pre-release level.
Binance Sets November 10 Closure for Mining Pool Services
Binance will close its mining pool, cloud mining and related tools on November 10, requiring miners to redirect hashrate and preserve account records.
Interactive Brokers Adds Ethereum Staking Through Zerohash
Interactive Brokers now lets eligible U.S. clients stake Ether through Zerohash, bringing blockchain rewards into its multi-asset brokerage portal.
Solana Sets October 21 for Alpenglow Consensus Switch
Solana scheduled Alpenglow for epoch 1064 on October 21, replacing TowerBFT voting with certificate-based consensus targeting 150ms finality.
Coinbase Maps a Post-Quantum Security Path for Bitcoin
Coinbase urged early work on Bitcoin's post-quantum transition, emphasizing flexible signatures, staged migration and custody constraints.
Base Launches Earn & Borrow Stack for Embedded DeFi Lending
Base introduced infrastructure that lets apps embed variable stablecoin yield and crypto-backed loans through third-party DeFi markets.
BNY and Citadel Put Tokenized Treasury Into Triparty Repo
BNY and Citadel Securities completed a tokenized U.S. Treasury workflow spanning cash-market settlement and overnight triparty repo financing.
Bank of America Faces $1.21B U.S. AML and Sanctions Penalties
U.S. regulators imposed more than $1.21 billion in coordinated penalties on Bank of America over anti-money-laundering and sanctions-control failures.
Strive Adds 3,311 Bitcoin as Treasury Reaches 32,773 BTC
Strive bought 3,311 bitcoin for roughly $280 million, lifting its holdings to 32,773 BTC while its cash balance and share count also increased.
Ripple and Privy Bring Embedded Wallets to XRP Ledger
Ripple and Stripe-owned Privy are adding programmable XRP Ledger wallets for payments, stablecoins and software-driven transactions.
Interactive Brokers Launches Ethereum Staking for Eligible U.S. Clients
Interactive Brokers added Ethereum staking through zerohash, extending its U.S. crypto service from trading and transfers into proof-of-stake rewards.
DRW and Marex Complete First Canton Swap Tied to Tokenized iBoxx Index
DRW and Marex executed a total return swap on Canton using a tokenized S&P iBoxx benchmark, linking index data and trade lifecycle management onchain.
Fed's Hammack Urges Faster Move to Restrictive Policy
Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack says broad inflation and a firm labor market justify moving policy toward restraint relatively quickly.
IonQ Agrees to Buy Elisity for Up to $1.3 Billion in Stock
IonQ’s proposed all-stock purchase of Elisity would combine quantum-safe cryptography with enterprise Zero Trust network controls.
Hall and Woodford Win 2026 Economics Prize for Stabilization Models
Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the 2026 economics prize for research that reshaped how policymakers model shocks, inflation and expectations.
SWI Raises €800 Million to Turn Former Bitcoin Mines Toward AI
SWI Group raised €800 million to expand AI data centers, redirecting infrastructure tied to former FTX-backed miner Genesis Digital Assets.
Kraken Plans UAE Launch After Payward Wins Full Dubai Approval
Payward has secured full VARA approval in Dubai, clearing Kraken to prepare AED funding and regulated crypto services for UAE clients.
Sui Foundation Invests $30 Million as DATA Network Plans Migration
Sui Foundation is investing $30 million in DATA Network, which plans to retire its standalone chain and move its protocol and token to Sui.
FSB Flags Cross-Border Stablecoin and AI Risks for G20
The Financial Stability Board urged stronger cross-border monitoring of global stablecoins while warning G20 officials about AI and market risks.
TSMC Q3 2026 Earnings: NT$763.06B Profit; Preview Updated
TSMC reported Q3 profit of NT$763.06B on October 15. Compare actual revenue and margins with the original October 12 earnings preview.
Trump Announces Energy Ceasefire; Kyiv Awaits Details
Trump announced an immediate Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire, but Kyiv said it was still awaiting details and Moscow had not publicly confirmed it.
Papertrade Tightens Risk Limits After $1.28M Pricing Incident
Papertrade tightened open-interest limits after a trader used Hyperliquid price moves and extreme leverage to record about $1.28 million in gains.
Coldcard Probes Phishing Post Sent From Its Official X Account
Coldcard deleted a fake security alert from its official X account and asked the platform to investigate after finding no matching access record.
UNDP Warns Triple Shock Could Push 130 Million More Into Poverty
A UNDP counterfactual shows the exposure if energy and food price support collapses as El Niño and record borrowing costs strain developing economies.
Gulf Stocks Retreat as Riyadh Airport Attack Raises Regional Risk
Saudi, Qatari and Egyptian shares closed lower as investors assessed aviation disruption, oil-route risk and a renewed escalation around Yemen.
IMF Finds Tokenized Stocks Useful but Still Thinly Traded
New IMF research finds strong demand for fractional and off-hours stock trading onchain, while warning that liquidity and legal safeguards lag.
Ether and Solana ETF Outflows: October 5–9, 2026
Ether ETFs lost $542.2M and Solana ETFs $25.0M during October 5–9, 2026. Compare daily totals and understand the limits of flow data.
China Orders National Blockchain Network in New Technology Plan
A new 19-measure policy directs China to build national blockchain and computing networks, but gives no launch date or crypto-market opening.
World Bank Opens Crisis-Aid Talks With Up to 40 Countries
The World Bank is discussing possible support with 30 to 40 countries as energy, fertilizer, weather and debt pressures converge.
Solana Activates 200ms Slots as Validator Clock Speeds Up
Solana completed its staged slot-time reduction, doubling targeted block opportunities while keeping per-second execution capacity broadly unchanged.
October 2026 Bank Earnings and CPI: Dates and Results Update
The October 13–14 bank-earnings and CPI preview now includes released CPI figures and a Wells Fargo results link, with forecasts clearly labeled.
XRP Ledger Discloses Critical Payment Overflow Fixed in xrpld 3.4.1
XRPL developers disclosed a critical payment-engine overflow that could have created spendable XRP before an emergency software fix.
Ledger CryptoBilis Wallet Implant: Findings and Safety Checks
Ledger’s October 15 update explains the reseller-device implant attack. Read confirmed findings, limits of the investigation and official support links.
Coinbase Test Finds Newer AI Models Missed More Payment Fraud
Coinbase's historical Onramp replay found that newer Opus, Sonnet and GPT versions caught less fraud, highlighting the need for domain-specific model tests.
ESMA Tests Whether Tokenised Collateral Can Withstand a Crisis
Europe's securities regulator is examining whether tokenised collateral can remain liquid, enforceable and accessible when a clearing member defaults.
French Crypto Tax Amendments Fall With Rejected Budget
French lawmakers backed new taxes on stablecoin swaps and departing crypto holders, but the measures fell when the budget section was rejected.
Solana Completes Rollout to 200-Millisecond Slot Target
Solana has activated the final stage of a four-step plan to cut its target slot time from 400 milliseconds to 200 milliseconds.
XRP Ledger Activates Batch Transactions After Validator Vote
The XRP Ledger has enabled BatchV1_1, allowing up to eight transactions to be submitted together after a related fix activated first.
HSBC and Ant Digital Test AI-Agent Payments With Tokenised Deposits
HSBC and Ant Digital completed a technical test in which an AI agent used tokenised bank deposits for a real-time micropayment.
Franklin Templeton and Animoca Bring Tokenized Assets to NUVA
Franklin Templeton and Animoca Brands plan to add institutional tokenized assets to NUVA's on-chain vault marketplace.
RBI Opens Dollar Window for State Oil Companies
India's central bank will supply dollars to three state-run oil companies through designated banks as pressure on the rupee persists.
EU Council Narrows ESMA Oversight Plan for Crypto and Markets
EU governments backed a narrower ESMA supervision plan that would initially cover only the largest cross-border crypto providers.
Core Lightning 26.06.9 Fixes Node Security and Payment Delays
Core Lightning urges node operators to upgrade after fixing security flaws, delayed channel traffic and an HTLC shutdown risk.
CFTC Moves to Define Event Contracts as Swaps
A new CFTC proposal would expressly classify event contracts on sports, politics, culture and weather as swaps under federal commodities law.
U.S. Consumer Mood Nears Record Low as Costs Bite
Preliminary October data show U.S. consumer sentiment falling to 46.3 as high prices and borrowing costs strain lower-income households.
Revolut AI Strategy: PRAGMA, Research and Plans Beyond Banking
Revolut’s AI strategy links PRAGMA and its research division with plans beyond banking. Separate confirmed research work from proposed customer products.
FSB Finds Major Gaps in Bank Crisis Funding Backstops
A Financial Stability Board review found only about one in five member jurisdictions fully met its emergency-funding standard for systemic bank resolutions.
Fed Survey Shows U.S. Income Rising as Debt Stress Deepens
The Federal Reserve found higher median income and wealth from 2022 to 2025, alongside a sharp increase in families falling behind on loans.
New York Bans Celsius Founder Mashinsky Under Conditional $35M Settlement
A New York settlement permanently bars Alex Mashinsky from finance and can require up to $35 million in conditional state payments.
Meanwhile Raises $37.5 Million to Expand Bitcoin Life Insurance
The Bain Capital Crypto-led round will support a wider international broker network for Bitcoin-denominated life policies.
Ethereum’s Sepolia Testnet Raises Gas Ceiling Near 200 Million
Glamsterdam is now running on Ethereum’s public Sepolia testnet with a gas ceiling more than three times the mainnet level.
Standard Chartered Plans Singapore Digital-Asset Custody Service
The bank plans custody for selected cryptoassets, stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets, subject to Singapore regulatory requirements.
IMF Flags Liquidity Risks as Tokenized Markets Scale
An IMF chapter finds tokenized markets remain small and fragmented, combining round-the-clock access with weaker liquidity and higher volatility.
Thailand Issues Rules for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
Thailand’s SEC has issued a framework for locally listed Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, with 11 notifications taking effect on October 16.
Greece Proposes 10% Tax on Cryptocurrency Capital Gains
A Greek draft bill proposes a 10% tax on cryptocurrency capital gains, with the first €500 of annual gains exempt.
Senator Seeks Cantor Records on Tether Partnership and Compliance
Sen. Richard Blumenthal asked Cantor Fitzgerald for records on its Tether relationship, reserve custody and sanctions-compliance controls.
NFL Urges Supreme Court Review of Sports Prediction-Market Rules
The NFL backed New Jersey’s Supreme Court petition, asking the justices to resolve whether states or the CFTC oversee sports prediction markets.
U.S.-Linked Wallet Moves 12,267 Bitcoin From Bitfinex Seizure
A wallet Arkham links to the U.S. government moved 12,267 BTC from Bitfinex seizure holdings to new unlabeled addresses, with no sale confirmed.
Bitcoin ETF Flows, October 7, 2026: $484.9M Outflow
October 7 Bitcoin ETF outflows totaled $484.9M. See the issuer breakdown, October-to-date calculation and the distinction between dated and latest flows.
U.S. Mortgage Rate Climbs to 7.40%, Highest Since 2023
Freddie Mac’s 30-year mortgage average rose for a seventh week to 7.40%, deepening the affordability squeeze for buyers and sellers.
Securitize Opens Share-Backed Stock Tokens to U.S. Investors
Securitize launched 12 share-backed stock tokens on Solana for eligible investors, with extended-hours trading and plans for round-the-clock access.
ESMA Sets Three-Month Limit for Non-MiCA Stablecoin Services
Europe's securities regulator told MiCA-authorized crypto firms to end services linked to non-compliant stablecoins and remediate existing exposure.
Fed's Waller Backs More Rate Hikes With Flexible Timing
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said inflation requires additional rate increases, while leaving their timing dependent on incoming data.
Cardano Foundation Spins Out Veridian With Tokenized Shares
The Cardano Foundation has separated Veridian into an independent digital-identity company whose shares are represented on the Cardano blockchain.
Uranium Finance Hacker Convicted in $54.7M DeFi Theft
A Manhattan jury convicted Jonathan Spalletta of computer fraud and money laundering over two 2021 attacks that emptied Uranium Finance liquidity pools.
Polygon Adds TRON to Open Money Stack for USDT Payment Flows
Polygon's Open Money Stack now supports TRON, connecting USDT deposits, wallets, cross-chain routing and fiat payouts through one business integration.
Samsung Wallet Sets U.S. USDC Transfers for Late October
Samsung will add USDC transfers to eligible U.S. Galaxy devices in late October, using Bastion infrastructure and Coinbase Prime custody.
Orca and Loopscale Merge Into Formation for Tokenized Capital Markets
The Solana protocols have combined under Formation, linking trading, credit and vault infrastructure while keeping both networks in operation.
Europol Calls for Quantum-Safe Plans for Crypto Wallets
Europol says wallet keys are cryptocurrency’s main quantum exposure and urges phased migration planning before capable machines emerge.
Robinhood Adds $25 Million in Bitcoin to Its Balance Sheet
Robinhood has placed $25 million of company-owned Bitcoin on its balance sheet, a modest but direct expansion of its crypto exposure.
Fed Minutes Reveal Split Behind September Rate Hike
Federal Reserve minutes show unanimous support for September’s rate increase but differing views on inflation risks and the urgency of another move.
Moody’s Assigns Sky Protocol B3 Rating With Stable Outlook
Moody’s issued its first stablecoin-protocol rating to Sky, placing the USDS system in speculative grade while highlighting reserve levels.
Winklevoss Files for Zcash ETF With WINK Ticker
Winklevoss Asset Services filed for a Nasdaq-listed Zcash fund that would hold ZEC directly and charge a 0.25% annual sponsor fee.
Coinbase Completes Deribit Integration as Global Exchange Takes Shape
Coinbase says its Deribit integration is complete, with options, spot margin and unified portfolios scheduled for phased rollout.
Abstract Sets December 15 Shutdown and Migration Deadline
Abstract will close its Ethereum layer-2 network on December 15 and warns users to bridge assets before access ends.
Circle and Ripple Back OKX at $25 Billion Valuation
OKX added Circle, Ripple, QRT and Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures as investors in an extension of its March funding round.
Fed Redraws Bank Supervision Into Five Regions
The Federal Reserve is realigning bank oversight into five geographic regions to sharpen accountability and decision-making.
Digital Rouble Accounts Top 220,000 After Launch
Russia’s central bank says more than 220,000 digital rouble accounts opened in September, far above its initial expectation.
SAP Launches ERP Payments With USDC Support
SAP Pay embeds bank and stablecoin payment options inside Cloud ERP, with US and UK availability and automatic reconciliation.
IMF Flags Hedge-Fund Leverage as Treasury Market Risk
The IMF says hedge funds improve liquidity in normal markets but can magnify stress through leverage, crowded trades and rapid selling.
Schneider Electric–PTC Deal: $205 a Share, $22.6B Equity Value
The October 5 Schneider–PTC agreement offers $205 per share. Compare $22.6B equity and $23.7B enterprise value, approvals and expected closing.
OKXICE Files Plan for 24/7 Tokenized U.S. Stock Trading
The OKX-ICE venture disclosed a permissioned, onchain venue for more than 60 U.S. stocks under the SEC’s new exemption.
Ether’s Q3 Rally Outruns Its Exchange Liquidity
Ether outperformed Bitcoin in the third quarter, but CoinGecko found its near-price order-book depth fell further behind.
Former BOJ Board Member Says Japan’s Reflation Era Is Over
Asahi Noguchi says Japan no longer needs ultra-loose policy and expects another Bank of Japan rate increase in December.
Crypto M&A Reaches $9.66 Billion as U.S. Rulebook Stays Stalled
Crypto deal value reached a first-half record, but a few large transactions drove the total as U.S. market-structure legislation stalled.
NEAR Intents Says Full $3.8 Million Was Returned After Cross-Chain Exploit
NEAR Intents says the roughly $3.8 million taken in a cross-chain security breach was returned in full, ending its recovery investigation.
Bitcoin ETF Flows, October 1–2, 2026: $292.6M In; Ether $92.8M Out
Across October 1–2, 2026, US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $292.6 million of net inflows and Ether funds $92.8 million of net outflows, using Farside's updated tables.
Community Banks Sue OCC Over Crypto Trust Charters
A U.S. community-banking group is asking a federal court to invalidate an OCC rule and guidance that it says improperly open national trust charters to crypto firms.
SEC Proposes Crypto Custody Rules for Advisers and Funds
The SEC has proposed a tailored custody framework that could let advisers and regulated funds use state trust companies or self-custody crypto in limited circumstances.
Japan Adds Garantex to Russia Sanctions List
Japan has placed Garantex Europe OU on its Russia-related asset-freeze list, bringing payments and specified capital transactions under a government permission system.
TRUMP Coin Ranks Holders for Third Presidential Dinner
The Trump-linked meme coin has opened a time-weighted leaderboard for a November 22 gala, tying 185 invitations to sustained token holdings.
Chainalysis Maps Bitget Theft Across Four Blockchains
Chainalysis says AI-assisted tooling reconstructed the $387 million Bitget theft across four networks, while human investigators retained control of the attribution work.
Revolut’s $115 Billion Valuation Puts Its Banking Model to the Test
Revolut’s scale now rivals global banks, but its small loan book and limited primary-account use show where the $115 billion fintech still has to prove itself.
Bitcoin Holds Near $84,900 as Weekend Trading Range Narrows
Bitcoin traded in a tight band near $84,900 on Sunday as weekend liquidity eased, leaving the market broadly steady after a mixed week.
Iranian Rial Hits Record Low as Banks Start Up to $2B Support Sales
Iran’s rial weakened to roughly 2.69 million per U.S. dollar as state banks began selling up to $2 billion under a central-bank support plan.
Hyperliquid Records First $14.58M USDC Reserve-Yield Payment
Hyperliquid’s first AQAv2 payment placed 14.58 million USDC in a protocol interest address, adding a reserve-based source for future HYPE buybacks.
Bitcoin Futures Shorts Shrink as Overall Leverage Contracts
CFTC data show leveraged funds cut Bitcoin futures shorts by about 5,300 BTC-equivalent, but longs and total open interest also declined.
SEC Clears 3x Bitcoin and Ether ETP Listings, Trading Still Pending
The SEC approved Cboe BZX listing rules for futures-based products targeting three times Bitcoin and Ether's daily moves, but trading has not begun.
Arbitrum Pauses New Stylus Activations After Emergency Action
Arbitrum has paused new Stylus activations on One and Nova while active programs and Solidity contracts continue operating.
Binance Adds New Checks for Brazil’s International Crypto Transfers
Brazilian Binance users will need to disclose the purpose and counterparty for international crypto transfers from November 1.
Vietnam GDP Growth Reaches 9.95% as Trade Deficit Widens
Vietnam’s third-quarter economy expanded 9.95% from a year earlier, while faster import growth pushed the nine-month trade deficit to a record $19.42 billion.
G7 Plans 100M-Barrel Reserve Release to Ease Fuel Shock
G7 leaders agreed to release 100 million barrels of diesel, crude oil and other reserves through the IEA, with diesel supplies front-loaded over 20 days.
US ETF Inflows Break Annual Record With Quarter Still Ahead
US-listed ETFs drew more than $1.54 trillion through September, overtaking 2025's full-year record as equity and bond funds both attracted capital.
Bitcoin Leverage Rebuilds as Open Interest Rises $2.3B
Bitcoin futures open interest climbed by about 27,000 BTC while positive funding increased, showing renewed leverage after a 12-month low.
Chainlink Demonstrates Tokenized Dividends Across Four Blockchains
A Swift hackathon prototype coordinated tokenized-equity dividend records, compliance checks, payments and reconciliation across four blockchains.
US Sanctions Network Over Alleged Crypto Funding for Hamas
Treasury designated three people and two France-based entities, alleging a six-year network moved more than $2 million through charities and cryptocurrency.
Utexo Plans October USDT Launch on Bitcoin via RGB
Tether-backed Utexo says its infrastructure will support private USDT transfers and native BTC-USDT settlement on Bitcoin.
Blast Shutdown: October 26 Deadline and Withdrawal Checks
Blast’s normal withdrawal interface is due to close October 26, 2026. Read the dated plan, current official guidance and bridge-risk checks.
ECB Maps Three Routes for Central-Bank Money Onchain
The ECB has outlined three architectures for bringing central-bank settlement money onto tokenized markets while preserving commercial banks' role.
Drift Opens DFX Claims With Initial Payout Near 1%
Drift has opened DFX recovery-token claims for verified losses from its April exploit, while the launch redemption pool covers only a small share of claims.
Community Banks Sue OCC Over Crypto Trust Charters
The ICBA lawsuit challenges an OCC rule and guidance supporting national trust bank charters for crypto firms, arguing the policy exceeds federal authority.
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Draw $2.65B in September
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $2.65 billion of net inflows in September, led by a powerful five-day run late in the month.
Exodus Launches Stablecoin Checkout for DGO Subscriptions
Exodus Checkout is live for eligible DGO customers in Argentina, supporting recurring USDC and USDT payments from compatible wallets.
GCash Parent Mynt Prices IPO at PHP6.60 a Share
Mynt set the final price for its Philippine offering, putting the base deal near PHP53 billion ahead of a planned October 20 market debut.
US Job Growth Slows to 29,000 as Unemployment Reaches 4.2%
September hiring fell well short of forecasts while unemployment edged higher and prior payroll gains were revised down.
US Targets A7 Payment Network as Company Denies Iran Links
Treasury sanctioned the wider A7 network and proposed restrictions on its sub-agents, while the Russian payment platform rejected links to Iran or terrorist groups.
IMF Clears $138M for El Salvador as Bitcoin Curbs Tighten
The IMF completed two program reviews and released $138 million after granting waivers tied partly to Bitcoin accumulation, while requiring tighter limits and transparency.
Phantom adds native BNB Chain trading support
Phantom has added BNB Chain to its wallet, giving users on the latest app version direct access to trade assets on the EVM-compatible network.
Ethereum Foundation launches zkAPI for private metered access
Ethereum Foundation and Open Anonymity launched zkAPI on mainnet, separating API billing from user identity with zero-knowledge proofs.
New York and Wyoming link crypto supervision under interstate pact
New York and Wyoming regulators agreed to coordinate crypto licensing, examinations and enforcement while preserving each state's legal authority.
NEAR Intents restores service after $3.8 million cross-chain exploit
NEAR Intents resumed its main service after patching a contract flaw tied to a $3.8 million USDT exploit, while some network routes remained restricted.
Fed’s Jefferson on October 1, 2026: Why Policy May Take Time
Read Jefferson’s October 1 Fed remarks, the 3.75%–4% policy range and why historical market probabilities are not an October meeting decision.
SEC proposes tailored crypto custody rules for advisers and funds
The U.S. securities regulator proposed a framework that could permit conditional self-custody and wider use of state trust companies for crypto assets.
Fiserv launches live Roughrider Coin rail for North Dakota banks
Fiserv says its digital asset platform is live, with Bank of North Dakota’s dollar-backed Roughrider Coin as its first use case for interbank transfers.
Researchers forge 1,024-bit RSA signatures without extracting key
A UC San Diego and INRIA team used a hardware security module as a raw signing oracle, exposing limits that do not directly affect Bitcoin or Ethereum.
$15B Iowa steel mill targets 10 million tons of annual output
Mesabi Metallics plans a vertically integrated Iowa mill supplied by Minnesota iron ore, with first production targeted for 2030.
Nvidia lifts share-buyback capacity to $235B through fiscal 2028
The chipmaker added $150 billion to its repurchase authorization, creating a record-sized pool while AI investment remains elevated.
Strategy sells $246M of MSTR to fund bitcoin and STRC buybacks
Strategy sold $246.2 million of common stock, directing the proceeds to a 1,665 BTC purchase and preferred-share repurchases.
Strive adds 1,107 bitcoin as treasury holdings reach 27,462 BTC
Strive bought about $94.5 million of bitcoin last week, while its SEC filing also showed higher cash, common-share and preferred-stock balances.
Zano restarts chain before Hard Fork 6 after Gateway Address flaw
Zano restarted its blockchain at block 3,833,000 after a Gateway Address vulnerability allowed unauthorized ZANO and fUSD into circulation.
U.S. Solana ETFs log record $188 million week as Bitwise leads inflows
U.S. spot Solana ETFs drew a record $188.1 million in the week through September 25, with Bitwise's BSOL collecting about two-thirds of the total.
California bars public officials from issuing memecoins under AB 2409
California has enacted AB 2409, restricting public-official memecoins and certain listings offered to residents while leaving private tokens outside the ban.
China says crypto anonymity is an illusion in new tracing warning
China's state-security ministry says public ledgers and platform metadata can expose crypto users, reinforcing the country's strict enforcement stance.
Bitcoin and Nasdaq futures slip as Iran risk lifts oil
Bitcoin and Nasdaq futures opened the week lower while oil rose as renewed U.S.-Iran uncertainty returned to markets.
Riot closes $200 million Coinbase-backed credit facility
The Bitcoin miner prepaid its secured Coinbase Credit facility, ending the lender commitment and releasing pledged Bitcoin, USDC and cash.
Vitalik Buterin maps Ethereum’s post-Hegota shift to 2030
Buterin says Ethereum’s next era will rely on proofs, formal verification and multi-party block construction, while warning that key engineering challenges remain.
CFTC accuses Cash FX group of $950M fraud scheme
The CFTC alleges Cash FX and four individuals ran a $950 million forex investment fraud linked to cryptocurrency payments, with losses of at least $406 million.
EBA urges MiCA review to cover crypto lending and DeFi access
The European Banking Authority wants the Commission to assess MiCA rules for crypto lenders and firms that route customers into DeFi borrowing products.
Backpack targets 10,000 tokenized stock symbols on Solana
Backpack CEO Armani Ferrante outlined a plan to expand tokenized stock access on Solana from about 200 symbols toward 10,000, without setting a launch date.
Bitget Withdrawal Restart: September 28–October 2 Schedule
Bitget’s September 26 notice scheduled phased withdrawals for BTC, ETH, USDT and other assets. See the UTC timetable and how to verify availability.
Circle Foundation backs UN digital-payment initiatives
Circle Foundation grants will support UNDP payment infrastructure and WFP tests of regulated stablecoin-enabled humanitarian payment corridors.
Balanced links 24 Robinhood stock tokens to cross-chain DeFi
Balanced has added 24 Robinhood Stock Tokens across three networks, extending tokenized-market exposure into cross-chain swaps, transfers and lending.
Payward maps Kraken expansion into unified financial infrastructure
Kraken parent Payward is linking trading, banking, asset management and business services on one operating stack as it prepares for its next phase.
SEC staff clarifies token buybacks, upgrades and crypto marketing
New SEC staff guidance explains how token buybacks, network upgrades, staking receipts and promotional claims fit into investment-contract analysis.
IBM links Digital Asset Haven to Swift tokenized-deposit ledger
IBM has opened a beta route from Digital Asset Haven to Swift's shared ledger, allowing banks to use ISO 20022 messages for tokenized deposits.
Sixth Circuit lets Ohio and Tennessee regulate Kalshi sports contracts
A unanimous federal appeals panel ruled that Kalshi failed to show its sports-event contracts are swaps protected from Ohio and Tennessee gambling laws.
Blockchain Association names Kristin Smith interim CEO
Kristin Smith will return as interim CEO on October 17 after Summer Mersinger steps down, giving the U.S. crypto trade group a familiar leader.
XRP Ledger Batch upgrade slips to October 9
The XRP Ledger's BatchV1_1 amendment has restarted its two-week validator countdown, moving its earliest activation to October 9 if support remains above the required threshold.
Solana activates Alpenglow on devnet and testnet
Solana's Alpenglow consensus upgrade is now active on devnet and testnet, moving its roughly 150-millisecond finality target onto both public testing networks.
Circle and Tether freeze $318K tied to Bitget exploit
Circle and Tether blacklisted stablecoins held by one wallet linked to the Bitget breach, freezing about $318,000 while most traced funds remained outside issuer control.
CoinMarketCap acquires CoinGlass to expand derivatives data
CoinMarketCap has acquired CoinGlass, adding liquidation, open-interest and funding-rate analytics while keeping the platform operationally independent.
Magic Eden legacy approvals expose NFTs before white-hat rescue
A flaw in a retired NFT payment processor left old Magic Eden EVM approvals exposed, prompting a white-hat rescue of 23,155 NFTs worth more than $5.7 million.
Block brings Bitcoin Lightning payments to x402
Block joined the x402 Foundation and contributed Bitcoin Lightning support, adding a non-stablecoin payment option for web services and autonomous software.
Hegseth filing lists Bitcoin held through Coinbase
Pete Hegseth's latest federal ethics filing reports two Bitcoin positions held in a Coinbase wallet, with combined disclosed value bands of $16,002 to $65,000.
Hester Peirce sets October 2 departure from SEC
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce will resign October 2, removing a long-running crypto-policy voice as the agency continues its digital-asset agenda.
US charges Vietnamese national in alleged $16M crypto scam
Federal prosecutors charged a Vietnamese national with money laundering over an alleged crypto investment fraud that cost one U.S. victim about $16 million.
SEC staff clarifies crypto buybacks and network upgrades
New SEC staff guidance says buybacks and continued development do not automatically make a functional crypto network's token an investment contract.
Aave V4 accepts Coinbase stock tokens as USDC collateral
Aave's new Equities Hub on Base lets eligible non-U.S. users pledge seven Coinbase tokenized technology stocks to borrow USDC.
Blockchain Association CEO Mersinger to step down October 16
Summer Mersinger will leave the U.S. crypto trade group next month, with founding leader Kristin Smith returning as interim CEO.
Sluice proposal pools Lightning liquidity without a Bitcoin fork
A new research proposal would let Lightning routing nodes share liquidity across channels while leaving Bitcoin consensus unchanged.
Binance opens HYPE spot trading in three quote currencies
Binance has added Hyperliquid's HYPE token to spot markets against USDT, USDC and the Turkish lira, widening centralized-exchange access to the asset.
Shielded Bitcoin design targets private transfers without a fork
Alloc Init researchers proposed a private-transfer layer for native bitcoin that would not change Bitcoin consensus, but the design remains experimental.
Bitcoin holders realize $2.4B as profit-taking trails past peaks
Bitcoin holders locked in $2.4 billion of gains after the cryptocurrency's quarterly rally, while realized profits remained below earlier market-top levels.
US Bitcoin and Ether ETFs pull in $2.85B over four sessions
U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs recorded about $2.85 billion of combined net inflows from Monday through Thursday, led by Bitcoin funds.
US consumer sentiment falls to four-month low as inflation fears rise
The University of Michigan’s final September survey shows confidence weakening as households worry about prices, finances and the economic outlook.
Strategy seeks approval for daily preferred-stock dividends
Strategy is asking investors to approve daily dividend accrual and next-business-day payments for four U.S.-listed preferred securities.
Treasury volatility jumps while bitcoin options stay calm
The MOVE index climbed to 104 as U.S. Treasury turbulence rose, while bitcoin and equity implied-volatility gauges remained subdued.
UK banks execute live tokenized-deposit payments
Seven UK banks have completed live remortgage and marketplace transactions using tokenized sterling deposits on shared infrastructure.
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs erase $5.8B deficit with six-day inflow run
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have swung from a $5.8 billion 2026 deficit in July to about $800 million of net inflows after six positive sessions.
KelpDAO sues LayerZero over $292M rsETH bridge exploit
KelpDAO has filed a British Columbia civil claim alleging LayerZero failures contributed to April's $292 million rsETH bridge exploit.
Polymarket countersues New York over prediction-market rules
Polymarket has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block New York from applying state gambling laws to its federally regulated prediction market.
French bond risk premium tops 110 basis points
France's borrowing premium over Germany has reached its highest since 2012 as investors assess record debt projections, weak growth and political risk.
FCA crackdown closes 21 CFD firms with overseas links
Britain's financial regulator says 21 CFD firms have closed since 2025 as it targets businesses using UK approval to support overseas operations.
IAG settles A$2.8 billion Credit Suisse claim over Greensill
Insurance Australia Group agreed to settle Credit Suisse proceedings tied to Greensill insurance policies, with confidential terms and no material FY2027 impact.
Bullish and Equiniti form coalition for issuer-backed stock tokens
Bullish and Equiniti launched an industry group to develop standards for tokenized shares that remain linked to official shareholder records.
Bitcoin and Ether options worth $16.3B approach Deribit expiry
About $16.3 billion in Bitcoin and Ether options were open for Deribit's September 25 settlement, a large quarterly expiry that could reset dealer hedges.
Bitget reports $351.6M hot-wallet breach and pauses withdrawals
Bitget said unauthorized transfers affected $351.6 million across part of its hot and warm wallet infrastructure, prompting a temporary withdrawal suspension while it investigates.
Ondo launches three onchain portfolios using BlackRock strategies
Ondo Finance has launched three single-token portfolios based on model strategies developed by BlackRock, offering eligible non-U.S. investors diversified exposure through tokenized assets.
Lightning bug could mark canceled Bitcoin invoices as paid
Lightning Labs disclosed a high-severity invoice bug that could make canceled Bitcoin payments appear settled to merchants.
CFTC clarifies tokenized investments and blockchain records
CFTC staff updated crypto FAQs for regulated firms, covering tokenized permitted investments and blockchain-based recordkeeping.
SkyAI board survives protest vote as equity plan fails
SkyAI shareholders withheld support from every director but rejected only the company’s proposed 2026 equity incentive plan.
New York sues Polymarket over alleged unlicensed gambling
New York is seeking to stop Polymarket from operating in the state, alleging its event contracts amount to unlicensed gambling.
Fed proposes reserve and capital rules for stablecoin issuers
The Federal Reserve has proposed two GENIUS Act frameworks covering reserves, capital, custody and applications for supervised stablecoin issuers.
Elliptic launches AI wallet triage tool for frontline police
Elliptic says Pulse turns wallet addresses and transaction hashes into plain-language leads for officers while leaving decisions with people.
Peirce urges privacy-first KYC with zero-knowledge proofs
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce urged regulators to test privacy-preserving identity checks, while stressing that the proposal is her own view.
Fed’s Barr signals more rate hikes as home affordability sinks
Fed Governor Michael Barr said further policy adjustments are likely while a Fed housing measure fell to its weakest reading in 21 years.
Brooklyn man gets up to 12 years for $16M Coinbase phishing scheme
A Brooklyn man was sentenced to four to 12 years after pleading guilty in a scheme that stole nearly $16 million from about 100 Coinbase users.
UK banks complete live tokenised-deposit transactions
Seven major UK banks tested programmable sterling deposits in live remortgage and marketplace transactions.
Solana Foundation adds strategy and payments chiefs
Rachel Conlan and Jamal Raees join the Solana Foundation as it sharpens its institutional and payments focus.
SoFi moves $25 billion card program to stablecoin settlement
SoFi says settlement is live for its debit and credit card program using SoFiUSD on Mastercard's network, moving bank-issued stablecoins into production payments.
ARK tokenizes venture fund access through Securitize
ARK is placing interests in its venture fund on blockchain rails through Securitize, beginning on Ethereum while retaining strict liquidity limits.
Binance schedules AGPUB, AMCB and CYPHB bStocks pairs for 12:00 UTC
Binance says it will open three bStocks spot pairs at 12:00 UTC, expanding its tokenized-equity lineup while limiting access by jurisdiction.
ECB and EU Central Banks Challenge MiCA Stablecoin Deposit Rule
European central banks want MiCA’s bank-deposit requirement for major stablecoins replaced with a short-maturity liquidity rule.
Strategy buys 950 Bitcoin for $75.7M and repurchases $174M of STRC
Strategy resumed Bitcoin purchases with a 950 BTC buy funded from cash while spending even more on STRC preferred-share repurchases.
InPost offer clears 80% threshold with 89.81% tendered
The FedEx and Advent-backed consortium secured enough InPost shares to advance its €7.8 billion offer, with an unconditional decision due by September 23.
Canada and India push trade pact toward year-end finish
The fourth negotiating round ended with energy, nuclear cooperation and critical minerals emerging as central areas for a Canada-India trade agreement.
PBOC adviser says AI could deepen China’s demand imbalance
Huang Yiping warned that AI-driven productivity could strengthen supply faster than household demand, complicating China’s economic rebalancing.
Robinhood Chain fees plunge while transactions stay high
Robinhood Chain's fee revenue has fallen sharply from its early-September peak even as transaction activity remains close to record levels.
U.S. sanctions BitBank over alleged Bitcoin transfers to IRGC
U.S. Treasury designated Iranian exchange BitBank, alleging it moved hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin to the IRGC and handled Strait of Hormuz shipping payments.
Anthropic and Accenture commit $2bn to embedded AI evaluation
Anthropic and Accenture plan to invest at least $1 billion each over five years in an embedded team that will test frontier AI models from inside the lab.
China opens competition probes into online travel platforms
Beijing regulators are investigating four online hotel and travel-booking operators over suspected unfair competition, with the companies saying they will cooperate.
Apple starts iPhone 18 Pro sales as premium launch tests demand
Apple's iPhone 18 Pro lineup reached stores worldwide, putting its premium-first launch strategy in front of consumers and investors.
Volkswagen cuts 2026 margin outlook to 1% after €10bn hit
Volkswagen expects special effects of about €10 billion to weigh on 2026 profit as Porsche impairments and restructuring deepen pressure on the group.
Warren Buffett becomes Berkshire chairman emeritus
Berkshire Hathaway completed another step in its succession plan as Howard Buffett became chairman while Greg Abel remained chief executive.
Hyperliquid opens borrowing against HYPE and Bitcoin
The onchain trading platform now lets users pledge HYPE or bitcoin to borrow USDC and USDT, adding a direct credit function with asset-specific limits.
Mantic raises $25M after AI forecasting breakthrough
The London startup secured a seed round led by Radical Ventures after its system outperformed every human entrant in a major forecasting tournament.
NSE's $2.3B IPO fills on second day of bidding
India's largest exchange operator drew bids for more shares than were available as investors assessed a long-awaited, entirely secondary offering.
Nscale files for NYSE IPO after $140.6M first-half revenue
The Nvidia-backed AI infrastructure provider reported a $1.02 billion first-half loss and has not yet set the offering size or price range.
Anthropic and Accenture commit $2B to AI safety reviews
The companies plan to invest at least $1 billion each over five years in embedded evaluation, red-teaming and model-safeguard testing.
Gold reaches one-week high as oil prices ease
Gold advanced to its highest level in a week as investors reassessed the Fed's rate increase and crude oil extended a three-session decline.
Bastion gets conditional U.S. trust-bank approval
The OCC has conditionally approved Bastion's national trust-bank conversion, bringing its enterprise stablecoin services under federal supervision.
Coinbase seeks U.S. approval for equity perpetual futures
Coinbase Derivatives has asked regulators to approve cash-settled perpetual futures tied to individual U.S. stocks and ETFs.
Zcash targets November NU7 upgrade with 25-second blocks
Zcash developers have set an NU7 timeline that targets 25-second blocks and a November 5 mainnet activation, pending an October decision.
CFTC sends crypto-market prerule to White House review
A pending White House review confirms the CFTC is developing crypto-market rules, but the filing is preliminary and reveals few details.
U.S. factory output falls 0.3% after seven months of gains
Federal Reserve data show manufacturing retreated in August while total industrial production was flat and capacity use stayed below its long-run average.
Fed review says supervisory risk aversion delayed action before SVB failure
An independent review says examiners spotted key vulnerabilities but hesitated to act, prompting new escalation and accountability measures.
ECB warns energy shock alone should not dictate rate path
ECB Vice-President Boris Vujčić says policymakers will weigh growth, consumption and broader inflation data alongside soaring oil and gas prices.
UK retail sales rise 0.5% as online demand rebounds
British retail sales volumes increased unexpectedly in August, supported by online, department-store and clothing demand while fuel sales fell.
Bitcoin reclaims $80,000 as markets stabilize after Fed hike
Bitcoin rose more than 5% over 24 hours, recovering the $80,000 level as oil and bond yields eased after a turbulent policy week.
Treasury yield nears 5% as stocks split and oil stays above $100
U.S. borrowing costs remained close to a multiyear high as mixed equities and expensive oil kept inflation and growth risks in focus.
Fed moves toward final overhaul of large-bank stress tests
The Federal Reserve plans to consider final rules within weeks, pairing fuller model disclosure with smoother capital-buffer calculations.
Hyperliquid adds manual borrowing against HYPE and BTC
The onchain trading platform now lets eligible account types borrow USDC and USDT against supplied HYPE and bitcoin collateral.
XRPL 3.4.0 adds closed-ended lending vaults
The XRP Ledger reference-server release introduces lending and protocol-fix amendments, but neither becomes active without validator approval.
Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 1.25% as yen weakens
Japan's central bank lifted its benchmark rate to a 31-year high, but a split vote and measured guidance sent the yen lower against the dollar.
Corporate Bitcoin Treasury Buying Slows to 5,900 BTC
Public companies added about 5,900 bitcoin over three months, a sharp deceleration from last year's accumulation pace, according to Glassnode data.
Ether ETFs lose $39M while bitcoin funds draw $159M
U.S. spot ether funds recorded a third straight day of withdrawals even as major crypto assets rose alongside stocks and bonds.
dtcpay closes $25M Series A with strategic backing from SBI Group
The Singapore payment firm says the funding will support enterprise tools, app upgrades and merchant expansion across its regulated stablecoin network.
Solana cuts target slot time to 250ms without raising throughput
The network now targets four slots a second, shortening validator control windows while scaling per-slot work limits to keep capacity broadly unchanged.
SEC opens five-year path for tokenized U.S. stock trading
The regulator granted conditional relief for permissioned onchain venues while requiring real shareholder rights, issuer notice and public safeguards.
Bank of Japan raises policy rate to 1.25%, highest in 31 years
The central bank approved a quarter-point increase by a 7-2 vote, while the yen weakened as investors weighed dissent and the path for further tightening.
Bybit launches 24/7 options tied to SpaceX and Nvidia perpetuals
The crypto exchange has opened USDT-settled options on its SPCX and NVDA perpetual contracts, extending synthetic equity-linked trading beyond stock-market hours.
WisdomTree and MoonPay plan U.S. access to tokenized Treasury fund
The firms plan a MoonPay access point for WisdomTree's WTGXX fund, while MoonPay intends to use the product in stablecoin reserve management.
Ethereum Glamsterdam devnet clears high-capacity rehearsal
Ethereum's Glamsterdam test network kept producing blocks under new rules while client benchmarks tested a path toward much higher capacity.
FCA targets three London sites over suspected illegal crypto trading
The UK regulator and partner agencies issued cease-and-desist letters at three London premises suspected of unregistered peer-to-peer crypto activity.
Crusoe raises $3.9B at $30.9B valuation to expand AI infrastructure
Crusoe has announced the initial close of a $3.9 billion Series F to expand its data centers, modular AI factories and cloud platform.
Bank of England pauses gilt auctions in £488B QE unwind reset
The Bank of England has paused gilt-sale auctions while it reorganizes the runoff of a £488 billion bond portfolio through 2034.
CleanSpark seeks $2.227B secured debt for Sandersville data center
CleanSpark's financing subsidiary plans a $2.227 billion private secured-notes offering to complete its Sandersville data-center build and fund reserves.
U.S. Treasury sanctions BitBank over alleged Bitcoin transfers to IRGC
OFAC designated Iranian crypto exchange BitBank, its software developer and three associates as Washington expands sanctions on digital-asset channels tied to Iran.
World Money launches across 150+ countries with stablecoins and Stripe
World is rolling out a self-custody financial app that combines stablecoin balances, transfers, investing and U.S. account funding through Stripe.
Nadex registers with SEC for U.S. single-stock futures
The Crypto.com-linked derivatives exchange completed a limited SEC registration for security futures while stock perpetuals remain under discussion.
CFTC gives passive trading software a conditional registration path
The U.S. derivatives regulator expanded no-action relief for software that routes users to registered markets without controlling funds or orders.
S&P Global agrees to acquire OpenZeppelin in onchain risk push
The ratings and market-data group plans to add OpenZeppelin's smart-contract security expertise as institutional finance moves further onchain.
Avalanche Helicon upgrade cuts validator minimum to 48 hours
Avalanche's September 22 Helicon upgrade adds auto-renewed staking, raises the uptime threshold and separates C-Chain consensus from execution.
SEC grants five-year exemption for tokenized U.S. stock trading
The SEC's temporary framework lets approved venues trade tokenized U.S. shares through permissioned liquidity pools under defined safeguards.
RippleX connects XRP Ledger tools to open AI payment standards
The XRPL AI Starter Kit now supports two open standards designed to let software agents request payments and use policy-controlled wallets.
House panel advances bill to codify U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
The House Financial Services Committee moved H.R. 8957 toward a floor vote, advancing a statutory framework for federal Bitcoin custody and reporting.
Fed raises rates for first time since 2023 as inflation stays elevated
The Federal Reserve lifted its target range by a quarter point to 3.75%–4.00%, signaling that persistent inflation now outweighs the case for easier policy.
X Pay Says Four Investors Back Its Private Round
X Pay named Zerra Ventures, Skyland Ventures, BigBull Capital and Credit Scend as private-round backers. The earlier announcement did not disclose terms.
Circle launches Arc mainnet with USDC fees and institutional validators
Circle's public Layer 1 network is live for payments and tokenized finance, using USDC for transaction fees and a permissioned validator group.
UK commits £500M and 500 officers to target crypto-enabled laundering
The three-year enforcement plan will expand financial investigations and crypto tracing across police, the NCA and prosecutors, funded by an industry levy.
UK inflation rises to 3.1% as energy costs test Bank of England
August inflation reached a five-month high, but stable core and services readings leave the Bank of England balancing an energy shock against softer domestic pressure.
Underdog sues Connecticut over sports prediction-market crackdown
The exchange operator says federal commodities law preempts Connecticut's sports-wagering rules, opening another test of state and CFTC authority.
Zcash holders back 25-second blocks while keeping halving schedule
A high-participation coinholder poll favored faster blocks and preserved halvings, but the results still require implementation and testing.
ViaBTC and Mempool expand Bitcoin transaction acceleration access
The mining pool will support eligible transactions routed through Mempool, widening access to a service for delayed Bitcoin payments.
Binance adds GoPro and Reddit bStocks pairs under ADGM framework
The exchange will open GPROB and RDDTB trading at 12:00 UTC, expanding its tokenized-securities range for eligible non-U.S. users.
U.S. Bitcoin ETFs post $450.4M outflow, largest since June
The September 15 reversal was concentrated in Fidelity and BlackRock funds, while a volatile macro and policy backdrop complicated the signal.
Bitcoin Core 32.0 RC1 opens compatibility test window
The signed release candidate changes wallet, fee-estimation and node interfaces ahead of a final Bitcoin Core 32.0 release targeted for October.
BIS study finds Bitcoin transfer estimates can vary sixfold
A BIS working paper shows how technical choices can produce sharply different estimates of Bitcoin, Ethereum and stablecoin activity.
MEV bot intercepts $7.8M in rsETH after Safe module exploit
A flawed authorized helper module let an attacker extract about 2,900 rsETH before an MEV bot copied the transaction and took the funds.
Tonkeeper becomes Keeper and expands wallet to seven networks
Tonkeeper has rebranded as Keeper and added six networks beyond TON, while keeping its self-custody model and existing user accounts.
Ripple brings XRP branding to Louisville basketball in multiyear deal
Louisville Athletics says XRP branding will appear on its basketball court and broadcasts under a new multiyear agreement with Ripple.
DOJ charges former Robinhood engineers over alleged listing trades
Federal prosecutors allege two former Robinhood engineers used confidential crypto-listing information to trade perpetual futures on Hyperliquid.
Senate blocks CLARITY Act in 49-50 procedural vote
The U.S. Senate rejected cloture on the CLARITY Act, stalling a proposed federal framework for digital-asset markets before the midterms.
Kamino names Michael Weisz CEO and opens New York headquarters
Solana lending protocol Kamino appointed Yieldstreet co-founder Michael Weisz as CEO and is building a New York base for institutional expansion.
Velocity adds $10M to Series A with Visa, Circle and Ripple backing
Stablecoin payments company Velocity has extended its Series A to $48 million at a reported $200 million valuation, adding six strategic investors.
Balancer proposes protocol wind-down and treasury distribution
Balancer token holders will vote on an orderly shutdown plan that would move pools to withdrawals-only and distribute treasury assets to BAL holders.
ECB opens merchant applications for 2027 digital euro pilot
The ECB is inviting online and mobile merchants to test beta digital euro checkouts in a controlled 2027 pilot, with applications due October 27.
Solana activates 4,096-byte Transaction V1 format on mainnet
Solana has activated Transaction V1, raising its maximum transaction size from 1,232 to 4,096 bytes while keeping legacy and v0 formats available.
CoinEx sets September trading shutdown and December withdrawal deadline
CoinEx is winding down its exchange, with spot trading ending September 29 and withdrawals closing December 22. Wallet and Vault services are excluded.
U.S. Treasury yield tops 5% ahead of Fed's September decision
The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield reached about 5.03% as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's September 16 decision on interest rates.
U.S. seeks forfeiture of $61M in crypto tied to alleged Iranian oil network
U.S. prosecutors filed a civil forfeiture case targeting about $61 million in cryptocurrency allegedly tied to sanctioned Iranian oil sales and laundering.
House crypto tax bill proposes fee relief ahead of September 16 markup
The Digital Asset Tax Certainty Act would change crypto tax treatment, but its small-fee exception is limited and no new relief is in force.
Tabby raises $233 million at $6.5 billion valuation
The Gulf fintech's Series F backs expansion beyond buy now, pay later, but the transaction still requires regulatory approvals.
Canaan sells entire Ether treasury and 54 BTC to fund share buyback
The bitcoin miner raised about $13.9 million from crypto sales and deployed $5.4 million to repurchase 13.6 million American Depositary Shares.
U.S. banking groups seek tighter stablecoin reward limits in CLARITY Act
Eight banking associations want tougher limits on interest-like stablecoin rewards, arguing a proposed deposit-flight safeguard would act too late.
BitMine adds 27,180 ETH as treasury reaches 5.96 million tokens
The U.S.-listed company reported another weekly Ether purchase while most of its enlarged digital-asset balance remains committed to staking.
DeFi Development Corp adds 55,491 SOL and opens $300M CHAD program
The Nasdaq-listed company increased its Solana treasury to 2.39 million SOL and created new preferred-share funding capacity for future purchases.
Strategy buys back $139.3 million of STRC as Bitcoin holdings stay flat
Strategy repurchased 1.42 million preferred shares using USD Cash, while its 845,050 BTC treasury remained unchanged for another week.
Strive reaches 25,000 Bitcoin with $36.6 million purchase
Strive added 469 BTC as preferred-stock financing supported another treasury purchase, while its cash balance also increased.
State attorneys general urge Senate to reject current CLARITY Act
A bipartisan coalition says the revised U.S. crypto bill still risks weakening state registration and anti-fraud authority.
FCA weighs bespoke rules for tokenized gold in UK markets
Britain's financial regulator is asking whether digital ownership records could make gold easier to trade and pledge without weakening safeguards.
S&P Global leads $110 million investment in crypto data firm Kaiko
The strategic investment brings major financial institutions into Kaiko as demand grows for institutional-grade digital-asset and tokenized-market data.
India wholesale inflation reaches 9.92% as fuel costs accelerate
India's August wholesale inflation rose to 9.92%, with fuel, food and manufactured-goods costs all increasing faster than a year earlier.
AI slowdown warnings send Nasdaq futures and chip stocks lower
Warnings from leading U.S. AI executives triggered a global technology selloff, exposing how strongly equity valuations depend on rapid model development.
Revised U.S. crypto bill adds blind-trust and state enforcement rules
A revised Senate crypto package adds divestiture or blind-trust requirements and a role for state attorneys general before a pivotal procedural vote.
Symbiosis recovers 15 BTC after Bitcoin bridge exploit
Symbiosis says it recovered about 15 BTC after an unauthorized syBTC mint, while its native Bitcoin bridge and compensation plan remain unresolved.
Yen speculators turn net long for first time since February
CFTC futures data shows non-commercial traders swung to a net-long yen position as Fed and Bank of Japan decisions approach.
Trump pledges to end 10% U.S. tariff on Irish whiskey
Trump said the United States will remove its 10% tariff on Irish whiskey, but no effective date or implementing notice has been published.
Ledger ATOM access remains down after Cosmos Hub recovery
Cosmos Hub is producing blocks again, but Ledger still lists ATOM balances, history and transactions as unavailable through its wallet interface.
Trump floats keeping Iranian oil as global supply strain deepens
President Trump suggested the United States could retain access to Iranian oil, but the remark is not a formal policy as fuel markets face severe disruption.
U.S. Senate crypto bill faces pivotal procedural test
The CLARITY Act returns to the U.S. Senate with a procedural vote approaching and major disputes over ethics, stablecoin rewards and enforcement unresolved.
CFTC sets 30% presumption for whistleblower awards up to $5M
A new CFTC rule makes the maximum 30% payout the starting point for many qualifying whistleblower awards of $5 million or less.
TRM finds AI agents drive at most 7.5% of x402 commerce
TRM Labs says most visible x402 payment activity cannot be attributed to AI agents, even after filtering probable non-commerce flows.
Circle’s $400 million Tazapay deal targets stablecoin payouts
Circle plans to buy Singapore-based Tazapay to add local payment rails, licenses and banking links across more than 100 markets.
Robinhood CEO rejects issuer veto over stock tokens
Vlad Tenev says public companies should control shareholder rights, but not separate blockchain products that track their listed shares.
U.S. 10-year Treasury yield nears 5% before Fed decision
Long-term U.S. borrowing costs have climbed sharply as investors weigh persistent inflation and a closely watched Federal Reserve rate decision.
Pump.fun replaces trader cashback with holder rewards
Pump.fun has introduced a token model that redirects creator-side trading fees to eligible holders while ending Cashback mode for new launches.
Quantum researchers cut key Bitcoin attack benchmark by 86%
An open challenge reduced the estimated quantum resources for a key Bitcoin and Ethereum cryptographic operation, but no current machine can run the attack.
Coinbase and Moov bring stablecoin rails to 1,000 U.S. lenders
Coinbase and Moov are connecting stablecoin payment and custody tools to a platform serving more than 1,000 U.S. community financial institutions.
North Korean IT scheme recruits foreign interviewers paid in crypto
New reporting says North Korean-linked IT teams are recruiting foreign interview stand-ins as U.S. agencies warn that wages and crypto can fund the regime.
Robinhood crypto volume rebounds 61% but trails 2025
Robinhood's August crypto volume climbed to $17.5 billion from July, but remained 38% below a year earlier as Bitstamp handled the larger share.
OpenAI rules out 2026 IPO as Altman cites AI safety
Sam Altman says OpenAI will not go public in 2026, removing a closely watched technology listing from this year's U.S. IPO calendar without setting a new date.
Revolut disclosed Bitcoin records after fake government request
Revolut says a fraudulent request from a real government-agency email domain led to customer data disclosure, though its systems and funds were unaffected.
Larry Ellison cancels plan to sell 50 million Oracle shares
Oracle says Larry Ellison canceled a trading plan covering 50 million shares and sold none, removing a potential source of pressure on the stock.
Crypto billionaires give Reform UK £72 million as funding rules tighten
Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne each announced a £36 million donation to Reform UK, putting crypto wealth at the center of Britain’s funding debate.
Ripple targets corporate treasury flows in next phase of RLUSD expansion
Ripple plans to connect its RLUSD stablecoin with corporate treasury workflows, but the $13 trillion figure describes client payment activity, not token volume.
U.S. multinationals get new route to global minimum tax reporting relief
A revised OECD return lets U.S.-headed groups elect cross-border tax relief, while local minimum taxes and national implementation still matter.
U.S. consumer sentiment falls as inflation expectations reach 4.6%
Michigan's preliminary September survey shows households growing more worried about their finances, with short-term inflation expectations rising sharply.
U.S. regulators propose risk-based overhaul of bank vendor oversight
Four agencies want banks to tailor outside-provider checks to actual risks, while a Fed dissent warns of consumer-protection and supervisory gaps.
Robinhood rejects issuer veto over AMC-linked stock tokens
Vlad Tenev says public companies should control shareholder rights, not separate products that track their shares, sharpening the AMC dispute.
Metaplanet cuts executive option pool by 41.1%
The Bitcoin treasury company reduced potential Series 10 shares to 188.19 million and abandoned a planned employee-warrant transfer.
Canada grants limited capital relief for regulated crypto hedges
Canada's banking regulator will recognize more tightly matched crypto hedges across regulated exchanges under its 2027 capital rules.
Anchorage opens Frgmnt stablecoin access to institutional clients
Anchorage Digital will let institutional clients hold, mint, redeem and stake Frgmnt's fUSD through its existing custody environment.
U.S. inflation rises 0.4% in August as gasoline costs climb
U.S. consumer prices accelerated in August, led by gasoline and shelter, while stronger core inflation raised expectations for a September Fed rate increase.
Blockstream refuses ransom for 598.5 BTC after Liquid exploit
Blockstream says it will not pay a 10% bounty demanded for Bitcoin still held after the Liquid Network exploit and will pursue recovery with investigators.
Revised CLARITY Act sets rules for controlled DeFi protocols
A 630-page Senate draft would direct the SEC, CFTC and Treasury to define when people controlling DeFi systems face registration and AML rules.
Bitwise to close Dogecoin ETF BWOW less than a year after launch
Bitwise will end trading in its Dogecoin fund on October 14 and distribute cash to remaining shareholders around October 22.
India launches Demat 2.0 for tokenized bonds and digital rupee settlement
SEBI and RBI have opened an institutional pilot that records corporate bonds on distributed ledgers and settles payment through the wholesale digital rupee.
Brevo SSO flaw enabled phishing email to 347,000 Trezor subscribers
A cross-organization SSO authorization flaw let an attacker use legitimate email infrastructure to target Trezor subscribers with a fake wallet warning.
Nasdaq agrees $100 million investment in Kraken parent Payward
Nasdaq Ventures will invest in Kraken’s parent as the companies target a 2027 launch for tokenized equities with shareholder rights and market surveillance.
Arya.ag tests Avalanche ledger for India’s grain-backed loans
The Indian agricultural platform is testing digital warehouse receipts on a dedicated Avalanche network, with three banks reported to be joining the pilot.
SGX opens Bitcoin and Ether perpetual futures to U.S. institutions
Singapore Exchange has extended its regulated crypto perpetual futures to eligible U.S. institutional customers, linking American desks with Asian liquidity.
Consensys plans MetaMask split from Ethereum infrastructure business
The existing company will become MetaMask under Joe Lubin, while a new Consensys will house institutional infrastructure. Completion is expected by the end of 2026.
U.S. sanctions Xinbi as DOJ restrains over $52 million in crypto
Treasury sanctioned Xinbi Guarantee and two technology providers while Justice Department investigators restrained more than $52 million across its alleged marketplace network.
U.S. Bank tests USBDC stablecoin payment on Stellar
U.S. Bank completed a transfer between North America and Europe using USBDC, testing bank controls on Stellar without announcing a wider customer rollout.
Block seeks US trust bank charter for Bitcoin and stablecoin custody
The proposed Builders Bank would put custody under OCC supervision without taking deposits or making loans. Regulatory approval is still required.
Strategy doubles STRC buyback program to $2 billion after $176.3 million repurchase
Strategy used cash to repurchase 1.81 million STRC shares, expanded its preferred-stock authorization and left its 845,050 Bitcoin position unchanged.
Robinhood takes stakes in Crypto.com and OG.com in prediction-markets deal
The multi-year agreement adds OG.com as an exchange and clearing provider for selected Robinhood event contracts while giving the brokerage minority interests in both companies.
Visa says stablecoin settlement has passed $20 billion annualized run rate
Visa reports a sharp rise in stablecoin settlement and card-program activity, while its new financing model targets issuers’ daily funding gap.
Uzbekistan starts HUMO stablecoin payment pilot with government securities backing
The som-pegged token will be tested with participating merchants as regulators examine reserves, payment infrastructure and consumer safeguards.
Cronos update puts funds outside Tectonic rollback at $9.19 million
New reporting separates funds transferred off Cronos from roughly $111.2 million reversed after the August 30 Tectonic lending exploit.
Ethereum Foundation sets Hegota priorities for transaction and account upgrades
The Foundation's September 7 ranking puts FOCIL and Frame Transactions at the center of Hegota, while other proposals face further development and testing.
Liquid Network recovers 3,400 BTC as restart preparations continue
A September 7 transfer returned most of the bitcoin withdrawn from Liquid's reserves, but recovery of funds does not itself confirm a network restart.
AUSTRAC Reports Action Against 45 Payment and Crypto Providers
Australia's regulator reports 45 registration actions across remittance and virtual asset businesses, highlighting its earlier GetCoins cancellation.
DBS and Citi Complete Weekend Dollar Payment on Swift
DBS and Citi used tokenized deposits for a weekend US-dollar payment on Swift’s ledger, testing faster transfers between Singapore and New York.
Fomo Beats Pump.fun in Daily Solana Revenue With $1.76M
Fomo generated $1.76 million in daily Solana revenue, beating Pump.fun’s $1.1 million, but remained well behind over the past 30 days.
FinCEN Links $12.7B in Crypto Scams to Overseas Centers
FinCEN identified $12.7 billion in suspected crypto scam activity after analyzing 33,904 reports tied largely to Southeast Asian compounds.
National Sheriffs’ Association Turns Neutral on CLARITY Act
The National Sheriffs’ Association has dropped its opposition to the CLARITY Act before a Sept. 15 procedural vote in the US Senate.
US and UK Launch Alliance Against Crypto Scam Centers
US and UK authorities have formed a joint alliance to investigate and dismantle global crypto scam centers, with a London disruption operation planned for October.
AMC CEO Adam Aron Criticizes Robinhood Stock Tokens
AMC CEO Adam Aron has challenged Robinhood’s tokenized AMC offering, saying the company is not affiliated with it and will seek an external legal review.
ASIC Sets Sept. 30 Crypto Licensing Deadline in Australia
Australian crypto firms relying on ASIC’s temporary relief must enter the licensing process by Sept. 30 or risk penalties of up to 10% of annual turnover
Hyperliquid Strategies Raises Equity Facility to $2.5 Billion
Hyperliquid Strategies has expanded its Chardan equity facility to $2.5 billion after raising nearly $647 million and accumulating 29.3 million HYPE.
Core DAO Plans Emergency Hard Fork After Excess Validator Rewards
Core DAO is coordinating an emergency hard fork after validators received excess CORE rewards, prompting Coinbase and other exchanges to restrict transfers.
Ireland Excludes Crypto From New Tax-Advantaged Investment Account
Ireland’s new investment account will offer tax benefits for shares, bonds and ETFs from 2027, while excluding crypto assets and derivatives as higher-risk products.
Webull expands Canadian crypto service with Coinbase
Coinbase’s August 31 announcement confirms trading and custody infrastructure for Webull Canada. Crypto assets are outside CIPF coverage.
Real Trump Coins Denies GOLD Token Launch After Solana Token Collapse
Real Trump Coins says it never authorized the Trump Digital GOLD token after it was promoted through associated online channels before suffering a sharp collapse.
Sber Plans USDT and Ether-Backed Loans as Russia Expands Crypto Rules
Russia’s Sber plans to accept Bitcoin, Ether and USDT as loan collateral while questioning demand for the digital ruble ahead of its Sept. 1 rollout.
Binance and RedotPay dispute status of Singapore case
The companies gave Cointelegraph conflicting accounts of Singapore proceedings. The wider damages claim remained an allegation, not a court finding.
ZeroStack reports $82.5M digital-asset loss for six months
ZeroStack’s filing disclosed digital-asset losses and substantial doubt about continuing operations. Accounting losses differ from cash expenditure.
SlowMist warns macOS malware steals sessions and wallet data
SlowMist described stolen Telegram sessions, copied wallet data and fake wallet apps. Its findings concern compromised Macs, not broken blockchains.
Japan passes law to move crypto regulation under FIEA
Japan’s FSA recorded passage of the amendment on July 15, 2026. Enactment and the commencement of individual requirements are distinct steps.
White House Crypto Adviser Patrick Witt To Take Military Leave As CLARITY Act Deadline Nears
White House crypto adviser Patrick Witt will reportedly begin military legal training after completing his duties on July 24. Deputy director Harry Jung is expected to assume his responsibilities as lawmakers work to advance the CLARITY Act before the Senate’s Aug. 8 recess.
Russia’s Alfa-Bank Tests Crypto Trading As Digital Asset Rules Advance
Alfa-Bank is testing crypto trading for qualified investors through its Alfa-Investments app. The bank plans to launch broader crypto services after Russia finalizes digital asset legislation, with a possible wider rollout in late 2026.
Vitalik Buterin Says Advanced Cryptography Could Enable Private Onchain Voting
Vitalik Buterin says indistinguishability obfuscation could one day allow private onchain voting without trusted committees. The technology could improve crypto governance privacy and reduce collusion risks, but it remains too computationally expensive and experimental for real-world use today.
Galaxy Cuts CLARITY Act Passage Odds To 50% As Senate Calendar Tightens
Galaxy Digital has lowered its 2026 CLARITY Act passage odds to 50%, citing a shrinking Senate calendar and no firm floor schedule. The bill remains important for US crypto regulation, but competing priorities such as the SAVE Act, FISA and the defense authorization bill could delay its progress.
Binance Sees $400M Weekly Net Outflows as EU MiCA Deadline Approaches
Binance recorded more than $400 million in weekly net outflows as the EU’s July 1 MiCA deadline approached. The exchange has withdrawn its MiCA license application in Greece and will restrict some services for affected EU users. Early data does not yet show a clear mass migration from Binance to rival exchanges
Trump Delays Housing Bill Signing, Leaving US CBDC Ban on Hold
Trump has delayed signing a housing bill that includes a temporary ban on the Federal Reserve creating a CBDC. The bill also protects certain dollar-backed stablecoins from being treated like a central bank digital currency. The move could raise questions about whether other crypto legislation, including the CLARITY Act, may also face delays.
South Korea reviews settlement, AI and blockchain infrastructure
The FSC launched a capital-market infrastructure taskforce on June 23, 2026, including work on settlement efficiency and digital technology.
Ripple Secures Preliminary MiCA Approval in Luxembourg Ahead of EU Crypto Deadline
Ripple has received preliminary approval for a crypto asset service provider license in Luxembourg ahead of the European Union’s July 1 MiCA deadline. Once finalized, the license will allow Ripple to offer regulated crypto and stablecoin payment services across the European Economic Area, strengthening its position in Europe’s digital asset market.
New York Judge Delays Hearing On Aave’s Request To Unfreeze $71M In ETH
A New York judge has delayed a decision on Aave’s request to unfreeze $71 million in ETH linked to the Kelp DAO exploit. The court wants more legal clarification before moving forward with the case. Meanwhile, recovery efforts for affected rsETH users continue across the DeFi ecosystem.
Iggy Azalea Hit With Class-Action Lawsuit Over Mother Memecoin
Iggy Azalea is facing a class-action lawsuit over claims that her MOTHER memecoin failed to deliver promised utility and business integrations. Investors allege they were misled by marketing tied to the token’s ecosystem and partnerships. The lawsuit comes after MOTHER’s market value fell sharply from its 2024 peak.
Bitcoin Could Drop To $57K By October Based On Historical Cycle Trends: Analyst
Bitcoin could fall to around $57,000 by October based on historical market cycle trends. Analysts say current macro conditions and weak market sentiment may limit upside in the near term. Key resistance and technical indicators suggest further downside risk before the next major rally.
Bitcoin Falls Below $71K As US Blockades Strait Of Hormuz, Oil Prices Surge
Bitcoin fell below $71,000 after the US announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a sharp rise in oil prices. The move reflects growing geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran. Despite the dip, Bitcoin remains up overall since the conflict began and continues to show resilience compared to traditional markets.
Big Tech Giants Back X402 Foundation To Standardize AI Agent Payments
Big Tech firms are backing the x402 Foundation to create open standards for AI-powered payments across crypto and traditional systems. The initiative aims to enable AI agents to transact autonomously online. While early activity on the protocol surged, usage has recently slowed as adoption continues to develop.
Stablecoin Demand May Slow As Transaction Speed Rises, Says Standard Chartered
Stablecoin transaction speed has doubled, allowing more activity without increasing supply. Standard Chartered says this could limit future demand for new tokens despite rising usage. Still, the market is expected to grow significantly, with projections reaching $2 trillion by 2028.
Coindcx Launches $11M Anti-Fraud Initiative After Court Clears Founders In Impersonation Case
CoinDCX is investing $11 million to combat crypto fraud after its founders were cleared in an impersonation-related case. The exchange plans to address phishing and fake websites through a new Digital Suraksha Network. The move highlights rising concerns around user safety as India’s crypto market continues to grow.
Bitgo Expands Canton Coin Services With Trading And Onchain Settlement
BitGo has expanded its Canton Coin services to include trading and onchain settlement alongside custody. The move reflects growing institutional demand for complete infrastructure as tokenized assets gain traction in the financial sector.
Midas Raises $50M To Build Liquidity Layer For Tokenized Assets And Onchain Yield
Midas has raised $50 million to build a liquidity layer for tokenized assets, focusing on faster and more reliable redemptions. The move highlights growing investor interest in solving liquidity challenges within the expanding real-world asset sector.
Nyse Parent Ice Invests $600M In Polymarket, Expands Bet On Prediction Markets
ICE has invested $600 million more into Polymarket, moving forward its $2 billion plan and signaling strong institutional interest in prediction markets. The move comes as regulators increase scrutiny on the sector across multiple US states.
ECB working paper examines concentrated DeFi governance
Researchers studied token ownership and voting in four DeFi protocols. Their findings raise accountability questions but are not an ECB regulatory ruling.
Texas Court Dismisses Crypto Developer’s Case Seeking Protection From Money Transmitter Laws
A Texas court dismissed a crypto developer’s case seeking protection from money transmitter laws, citing no immediate risk of prosecution. The ruling leaves uncertainty for developers, with industry leaders calling for clearer regulations through new legislation.
72% Of Finance Leaders Say Digital Assets Are Now Essential, Ripple Survey Finds
Most finance leaders now see digital assets as essential, not optional. Stablecoins and custody solutions are leading adoption, while firms focus on building the right infrastructure to support long-term use.
Binance To List Centrifuge (CFG) For Spot Trading On March 16
Binance will list Centrifuge (CFG) for spot trading on March 16, 2026, at 13:00 UTC with trading pairs CFG/USDT, CFG/USDC, and CFG/TRY. The token will transition from Binance Alpha to the main spot market, with deposits opening one hour before trading and withdrawals starting March 17.
Bybit To Launch Bpusdt Perpetual Pre-Market Trading On March 16
Bybit has announced the listing of the BPUSDT perpetual contract for pre-market trading starting March 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM UTC. The launch will begin with a call auction phase followed by match-making and continuous trading stages to enable early price discovery.
Crypto Funding Rises Sharply, But Bigger Deals Are Crowding Out Smaller Investments
Crypto venture funding grew nearly 50% over the past year, but the number of deals dropped sharply as investors focused on larger, late-stage investments. Mega-rounds are increasingly shaping the market, while early-stage startups rely on smaller, more fragmented funding sources.
Bitcoin ETFs See First Back-To-Back Weekly Inflows In Five Months
US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their first back-to-back weekly inflows in five months, bringing in about $568 million this week. Ether ETFs also saw a second week of positive flows. The rebound hints that institutional demand for crypto ETFs may be returning after months of withdrawals.
cz says centralized exchanges have no incentive to aid terrorists after us court throws out binance lawsuit
A US federal judge dismissed a lawsuit accusing Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao of helping terrorist groups move funds through crypto transactions. CZ said centralized exchanges have no incentive to support such activity. The case may still continue if plaintiffs file a revised complaint within 60 days.
US lawmakers push for permanent ban on a digital dollar, warn temporary block isn’t enough
A group of US lawmakers is calling for a permanent ban on a US central bank digital currency, arguing that a temporary block until 2031 is not enough. They warn a digital dollar could threaten financial privacy and give the government excessive control over Americans’ finances.
Solv Protocol offers 10% bounty after $2.7M exploit targets Bitcoin vault
Solv Protocol lost about $2.7 million after a smart contract exploit allowed an attacker to mint tokens and swap them for Bitcoin-pegged assets. The platform has offered a 10% bounty to recover the funds and says affected users will be reimbursed. Security firms are now investigating the breach.
Bitcoin slides as US-Israel strikes on Iran trigger $128B crypto sell-off
Bitcoin and Ether fell after US-Israel strikes on Iran erased $128 billion from crypto markets. Investors rotated toward traditional safe havens, while derivatives data showed rising short-term risk aversion. The move extends Bitcoin’s broader post-October correction.
Tether freezes $4.2B in USDT over three years as crackdown on crypto crime intensifies
Tether has frozen $4.2 billion in USDT tied to suspected illicit activity over three years, reflecting growing cooperation with global authorities. As stablecoin issuers become key enforcement partners, USDT supply has also contracted amid shifting market liquidity.
OpenAI secures Pentagon contract as US government blocks Anthropic over security concerns
OpenAI has secured a Pentagon contract to deploy its AI models on classified networks after the US government barred Anthropic over security concerns. The shift follows a breakdown in Anthropic’s military negotiations and intensifies scrutiny over AI’s role in defense. The move signals how central AI has become to US national security strategy.
Bitcoin wallets holding 100 BTC near 20,000 mark as analysts flag shift in distribution
Bitcoin is close to reaching 20,000 wallets holding at least 100 BTC, a milestone some analysts see as a sign of healthier distribution. While large-holder supply share remains steady, the rise in qualifying wallets suggests renewed accumulation during the recent drawdown. Market watchers are now looking for technical confirmation of a higher low to support further upside.
Block to slash 4,000 jobs as Jack Dorsey pivots company around AI-driven operations
Block is cutting about 4,000 jobs, reducing its workforce by nearly 40% as it restructures around AI-driven operations. Jack Dorsey says automation is fundamentally changing how companies function and expects others to follow. Investors reacted positively, sending shares sharply higher after the announcement and earnings release.
Analysts dismiss ‘10 a.m. Bitcoin dump’ theory, say market moves reflect broader risk dynamics
Online claims that Jane Street is engineering a daily 10 a.m. Bitcoin sell-off are not supported by market data, analysts say. Intraday volatility appears more closely tied to broader risk-asset repricing than coordinated manipulation. In a deep, global market like Bitcoin, no single firm is likely to control long-term price direction.
Deutsche Bank-backed AllUnity debuts MiCA-compliant Swiss franc stablecoin on Ethereum
AllUnity has launched CHFAU, a Swiss franc–pegged stablecoin issued under MiCA compliance after securing a BaFin license. The token targets institutional settlement use cases and expands the firm’s regulated stablecoin portfolio. While CHF stablecoins have historically seen limited adoption, AllUnity is betting that regulatory clarity will drive institutional demand.
Sygnum rolls out institutional crypto mandate service targeting $100B corporate treasury sector
Sygnum has launched a discretionary crypto asset management service targeting the $100 billion corporate treasury market. The bank is already managing $200 million under live mandates, aiming to bring traditional portfolio discipline to digital assets. The move reflects rising institutional demand for regulated, active oversight of crypto-heavy balance sheets.
UK lawmaker calls for temporary freeze on crypto political donations over foreign interference fears
A UK security committee chair has proposed a temporary ban on crypto political donations over foreign interference concerns. The plan would pause contributions until clearer regulatory guidance is issued. The move highlights growing scrutiny of digital assets in political fundraising.
Standard Chartered reaffirms $2T stablecoin forecast, cuts T-bill demand outlook
Standard Chartered still expects the stablecoin market to reach $2 trillion by 2028, calling recent stagnation cyclical. However, it cut its forecast for stablecoin-driven T-bill demand to $800 billion–$1 trillion. The bank remains constructive on long-term crypto growth, even as it trims near-term Bitcoin price targets.
AI-driven boom or hollow growth? A fictional 2028 memo sketches mass layoffs, ghost GDP and stablecoin rails
Citrini Research’s fictional 2028 memo imagines AI boosting profits and markets while hollowing out jobs and consumer demand. In that world, stablecoins and crypto rails become the preferred payment layer for AI agents. The scenario highlights both the promise of AI-driven growth and the risk of widening inequality and structural economic strain.
Capital shifts from token launches to crypto stocks as post-TGE losses mount, DWF says
DWF says over 80% of 2025 token launches are trading below their listing price, with many falling 50–70% within months. At the same time, crypto IPO and M&A activity is surging, suggesting capital is rotating into regulated equity exposure. Investors appear to be favoring structure, transparency and enforceable rights over token speculation.
Bitdeer sells entire Bitcoin treasury, cuts corporate BTC holdings to zero
Bitdeer has sold all of its Bitcoin reserves, reducing corporate holdings to zero. The move comes alongside a $300 million convertible note raise and reflects mounting pressure on miners after the halving. As margins tighten, the industry is increasingly pivoting toward AI and data center revenue streams.
MARA acquires 64% of Exaion, accelerating shift from Bitcoin mining to AI data centers
MARA has secured a 64% stake in French data center firm Exaion, deepening its move into AI and cloud services. The deal reflects a broader trend of Bitcoin miners diversifying as post-halving economics and rising difficulty pressure margins. AI infrastructure is emerging as a parallel revenue stream.
Uniswap founder warns of scam ads after user loses six-figure crypto portfolio
Uniswap’s founder is warning users after a victim lost a six-figure portfolio to a fake search ad posing as the protocol. Sponsored phishing links remain a major threat as crypto scam losses climb again. Users connecting wallets through search results face heightened risk.
Parsec closes after five-year run as DeFi and NFT slowdown reshapes crypto analytics market
Parsec is shutting down after its DeFi- and NFT-focused analytics model fell out of sync with today’s market. Slowing on-chain activity and a prolonged downturn have pressured smaller crypto startups. The move signals a broader consolidation phase as the industry recalibrates after years of volatility.
Fed’s Kashkari calls crypto “useless,” dismisses stablecoin pitch as “word salad”
Kashkari says crypto hasn’t shown meaningful utility after a decade, while AI is already widely used. He also challenges stablecoin narratives, arguing they don’t offer clear advantages over existing payment apps and still face costly off-ramp friction in remittances.
Bitcoin ETFs post $105M in outflows as Q4 filings reveal surprise IBIT buyer
US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $105 million in outflows as trading volumes cooled. Q4 filings revealed both aggressive buying and sharp reductions in IBIT holdings, including a surprise $436 million purchase by a little-known Hong Kong entity. Institutional positioning appears to be rotating rather than exiting the market altogether.
Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund exits ETHZilla as Ether treasury model faces mounting strain
Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund has exited its entire stake in ETHZilla, just months after backing the company’s Ether treasury strategy. The move highlights growing pressure on public firms built around ETH accumulation as volatility and debt exposure test the model’s resilience.
Nevada sues Kalshi after appeals court clears path for state action over sports prediction markets
Nevada has sued Kalshi after a federal appeals court allowed state regulators to move forward over its sports contracts. Kalshi argues it is governed solely by the CFTC, not state gaming laws. The case could define how prediction markets are regulated across the US.
Pump.fun revamps fee model with trader cashbacks as memecoin volumes cool
Pump.fun is shifting rewards from token deployers to traders through a new cashback model. The move follows falling revenues and criticism that few traders were profiting. The change reflects broader experimentation with incentive structures in a cooling memecoin market.
Polygon overtakes Ethereum in daily fees as Polymarket surge reshapes Layer-2 activity
Polygon temporarily surpassed Ethereum in daily fees, driven largely by booming activity on Polymarket. The milestone highlights how high-traffic applications can shift value capture toward Layer-2 networks. Sustained dominance, however, will depend on continued user demand beyond a single app.
Steak ’n Shake links Bitcoin rollout to stronger sales
The restaurant chain credited its Bitcoin strategy for higher same-store sales, but its February statement did not quantify the causal contribution.
TRM reports persistent Monero activity despite delistings
TRM’s 2025 review examined transaction activity, darknet market preferences and network behavior. Its findings do not identify all Monero users.
Metaplanet posts 738% revenue surge as Bitcoin operations drive 95% of sales, but volatility triggers net loss
Metaplanet’s pivot to Bitcoin has delivered explosive revenue growth, with crypto now driving 95% of sales. However, mark-to-market losses tied to Bitcoin’s price drop pushed the company into a sizable net loss. The firm remains committed to an aggressive treasury strategy, betting on long-term digital asset appreciation.
Binance rebuts Iran sanctions report, says internal review found no violations
Binance denies enabling Iran-linked sanctions breaches and says an internal review found no wrongdoing. The dispute comes as the exchange remains under regulatory oversight following its 2023 US settlement. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of compliance controls at major crypto platforms.
Boerse Stuttgart to merge crypto arm with Tradias in bid to create regulated European digital asset powerhouse
Boerse Stuttgart and Tradias are merging to form a regulated European crypto infrastructure provider focused on institutional clients. The move highlights accelerating consolidation under MiCA, as traditional finance firms scale up to compete in Europe’s evolving digital asset market.
Figure Technology hit by data breach after social-engineering attack, customer details exposed
Figure Technology confirmed a data breach after a social-engineering attack, with hackers publishing customer data online. While crypto phishing losses have declined overall, sensitive personal data remains a prime target. The incident lands as Figure expands its public-market presence and tokenized equity ambitions.
Ark Invest buys Robinhood, Circle and Bullish shares as Bitcoin slips below $66,000
Ark Invest used the recent Bitcoin dip to increase its exposure to Robinhood, Bullish and Circle, even as US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded fresh outflows. The move underscores continued volatility in institutional crypto flows, with selective equity buying contrasting broader ETF weakness.
Africa Sees World’s Highest Stablecoin Conversion Spreads as Liquidity Gaps Persist
Africa leads in stablecoin adoption but also records the highest conversion spreads globally. Costs vary sharply by country, driven largely by competition and liquidity rather than blockchain technology. Stablecoins may cut remittance friction, but local market dynamics still shape the final price users pay.
UK Crypto Hub Vision Faces Test After Gemini Retreat
Gemini’s exit is testing the UK’s ambition to become a global crypto hub, with industry groups warning that slow, overlapping regulations and high compliance costs are pushing firms to jurisdictions that offer clearer and more predictable frameworks.
Bitcoin ETFs Draw New Capital as Early Holders Trim, Not Exit
Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $145 million in fresh inflows as outflows slowed, signaling that institutional demand may be stabilizing. Analysts say early Bitcoin holders are mostly trimming profits rather than exiting, with new institutional investors increasingly stepping in.
Trump expected to tap Kevin Warsh as Fed chair, signaling a more hawkish turn
Kevin Warsh is expected to be nominated as the next Fed chair, replacing Jerome Powell. Markets are already pricing in a more hawkish policy shift, while Warsh’s past remarks on Bitcoin stand out for framing crypto as a potential check on fiscal excess.
Optimism approves OP token buyback plan tied to Superchain revenue
Optimism has approved a plan to use half of its Superchain revenue to buy back OP tokens, tying the token more closely to activity across its expanding layer-2 ecosystem, though the market has shown little immediate price reaction.
DePIN quietly grows into a $10B sector as revenues outpace token prices, Messari finds
Messari says DePIN has quietly grown into a $10B sector with real onchain revenue, signaling a shift from speculative hype toward sustainable infrastructure economics despite weak token prices.
Wallet tied to alleged US seizure theft sparks memecoin launch that collapses 97%
A wallet linked to alleged theft of US government-seized crypto launched a Solana memecoin that crashed 97%, with onchain data showing heavy supply concentration and renewed concerns over memecoin launch risks.
Australian court hits BPS Financial with $9.3M penalty over Qoin Wallet claims
Australia’s top financial regulator has won a decisive court ruling against BPS Financial over its Qoin Wallet product. The case reinforces ASIC’s hard line on unlicensed crypto activity and misleading claims. It also highlights how enforcement is tightening even as regulators selectively ease rules for compliant digital asset businesses.
Sen. Marshall pulls swipe fee amendment to smooth path for crypto market bill
Sen. Roger Marshall is backing off a swipe fee amendment that threatened to complicate a key crypto market structure bill. The move reflects growing pressure from the White House and party leaders to keep the legislation on track. Even without the amendment, the bill still faces a tight timeline and significant political hurdles.
Bitcoin hiring ticks higher in 2025 as companies prioritize product, operations and leadership
Bitcoin job listings rose 6% in 2025, driven largely by non-technical roles as companies mature and scale. Product, operations and leadership hires now dominate, while demand for Bitcoin-aligned talent remains stronger than supply.
Coinone explores shareholder exit as takeover chatter puts South Korea in focus
Coinone is exploring the sale of major shareholder stakes, fueling takeover speculation as consolidation accelerates in South Korea’s highly active crypto market, with Coinbase rumored to be assessing a strategic entry despite no deal being confirmed.
Japan weighs crypto ETF framework with 2028 seen as an early target
Japan’s financial regulator is exploring rule changes that could allow crypto ETFs as early as 2028, signaling intent rather than approval, as major financial groups prepare for potential launches.
UK watchdog moves closer to final crypto rules as FCA opens last consultation phase
The UK’s financial watchdog has opened final consultations on 10 proposed crypto rules, aiming to apply traditional finance-style standards while acknowledging the sector’s inherent risks, with a new licensing regime for crypto firms expected to open applications in 2026.
CZ rules out Binance comeback, sees potential Bitcoin supercycle in 2026
Changpeng Zhao says he has no plans to return to Binance despite being legally able to do so after a presidential pardon, arguing the exchange is thriving under new leadership, while predicting Bitcoin could enter a supercycle in 2026 that may break its traditional four-year pattern.
Thailand moves toward crypto ETF framework as institutional demand builds
Thailand’s SEC plans to introduce crypto ETF and futures regulations as institutional interest grows, with digital assets set to be recognized as an official asset class alongside portfolio limits and tighter rules for financial influencers, even as regulators step up enforcement, including the temporary suspension of KuCoin Thailand’s operations.
Panetta expects tokenized bank money to remain central
Fabio Panetta told Italian bankers that bank and central-bank money would anchor a digital monetary system, while stablecoins’ role remained uncertain.
New SEC filings sharpen debate over self-custody and DeFi rules as market structure talks intensify
New SEC submissions spotlight rising tensions over self-custody and DeFi regulation, as industry groups push for clearer dealer rules while warning against weakened investor protections during ongoing CLARITY bill negotiations.
Chainalysis turns to automation to bring onchain investigations to non-technical teams
Chainalysis has launched a new automation feature that lets non-technical teams run onchain investigations without writing code, aiming to help compliance and investigators keep up with increasingly sophisticated, AI-driven fraud, even as data shows hacking losses fell sharply toward the end of 2025.
Messari warns KYC is the only real check on insider trading in prediction markets
Messari says insider trading can only be meaningfully curbed on prediction markets that enforce KYC, warning anonymous platforms face major limits in detecting abuse as regulatory scrutiny rises after high-profile geopolitical bets.
Senate Judiciary leaders push to strip developer carve-outs from crypto market structure bill
Senate Judiciary leaders are pushing to remove crypto developer protections from a market structure bill, warning the language could weaken enforcement against unlicensed money transmission and illicit finance, complicating efforts to secure bipartisan support amid growing industry pushback.
Bitcoin futures open interest rebounds in January as traders cautiously re-enter risk
Bitcoin futures open interest has rebounded around 13% in January following a sharp Q4 deleveraging, with analysts pointing to a cautious return of risk appetite even as positioning remains well below October highs. At the same time, options open interest has overtaken futures, signaling a shift toward more structured and risk-managed trading strategies.
Jefferies’ Wood removes Bitcoin from model portfolio
Christopher Wood replaced a 10% Bitcoin model allocation with gold exposure, citing quantum risk. The report did not describe a bank-wide Bitcoin sale.
Belgium’s KBC to roll out Bitcoin and Ether trading as MiCA framework goes live
KBC plans to launch Bitcoin and Ether trading for Belgian retail investors via its Bolero platform from Feb. 16. The bank says the service complies with MiCA, even as Belgium has yet to issue formal MiCA licenses. The move comes amid broader EU debates over crypto supervision, passporting and the role of ESMA
Sygnum forecasts 2026 breakout for Bitcoin reserves and tokenized bonds as US rules take shape
Sygnum expects clearer US crypto regulation to pave the way for sovereign Bitcoin reserves and broader adoption of tokenization by banks in 2026, arguing that early state adopters could accelerate Bitcoin’s emergence as a global store of value despite ongoing political constraints. At the same time, the firm sees tokenized bonds moving steadily toward the financial mainstream as major institutions prepare to issue and manage debt directly on blockchain-based infrastructure.
Bitcoin open interest reset hints at market bottom as leverage unwinds
Bitcoin derivatives open interest has fallen about 30% from October highs, signaling a broad deleveraging across the market. Analysts say this reset has historically preceded recoveries, but caution that derivatives markets have not yet confirmed a full bull phase.
Pakistan explores stablecoin payments with Trump-linked crypto venture
Pakistan is exploring the use of a Trump-linked stablecoin for regulated payments and remittances, marking a rare sovereign-level engagement with a politically connected crypto venture. The move underscores Islamabad’s ambition to become a global crypto hub while testing stablecoins as part of its evolving digital finance strategy.
Senate CLARITY Act update opens door to activity-based stablecoin rewards, bars passive yield
The latest Senate CLARITY Act draft would allow stablecoin rewards tied to usage, such as payments, wallets and staking, while banning yield paid simply for holding tokens. The proposal reflects a compromise between fostering crypto innovation and addressing banking sector concerns over deposit-like products.
Powell probe puts central bank independence in focus, adds new risk premium narrative for Bitcoin
A criminal probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell is reviving concerns over political influence on monetary policy, adding a new narrative tailwind for Bitcoin’s non-sovereign appeal. While sentiment indicators hint at a potential market bottom, professional traders remain cautious on BTC in the near term, favoring selective exposure elsewhere in crypto markets.
a16z raises $15B, calls crypto central to America’s long-term technological edge
Andreessen Horowitz has raised $15 billion to back technologies it sees as vital to America’s future, with crypto remaining a key focus despite no new allocation to its standalone crypto fund. The firm argues that blockchain and AI are now central to maintaining US competitiveness in the next global technology cycle.
Pump.fun plans creator fee overhaul after incentives misaligned, co-founder says
Pump.fun is reworking its creator fee system after admitting the current model encouraged token minting over healthy trading. The new structure aims to improve governance, transparency, and long-term liquidity. The move reflects a broader effort to stabilize Solana’s fast-moving memecoin economy.
October Crypto Crash Ended the Era of ‘Easy Yield,’ BitMEX Says
The October crypto crash exposed flaws in arbitrage-heavy trading strategies and exchange risk systems, ending years of easy yield for market makers. Liquidity has thinned, funding trades have weakened, and traders are rethinking where and how they deploy capital. BitMEX says the fallout is forcing a long-overdue reset across both centralized and on-chain markets.
Anthropic reportedly seeks $10 billion at $350 billion value
Bloomberg reported funding talks at a $350 billion pre-money valuation in January 2026. The proposed amount and terms were not a completed round.
Crypto and AI IPOs lag the market as US listings trail the S&P 500 in 2025
US IPOs underperformed the S&P 500 in 2025 as crypto and AI listings delivered uneven returns after debut. While some firms saw strong openings, weak follow-through reinforced a market shift toward selectivity and fundamentals over speculative growth stories.
Bitcoin whales step in as retail exits, signaling bullish setup: Santiment
Bitcoin whales have accumulated more than $5.3 billion worth of BTC while retail traders take profits, a setup Santiment views as bullish. With supply shifting toward long-term holders and leverage still muted, Bitcoin’s multi-week consolidation could be nearing a breakout.
Nvidia CEO warns AI compute race is accelerating at unprecedented speed
AI’s demand for computing power is accelerating at a pace that’s reshaping global hardware markets. Nvidia’s leadership says the race is only intensifying, which could further push Bitcoin miners toward AI computing as GPUs become scarcer and more valuable.
Visa crypto card usage jumps more than fivefold in 2025 as payments go mainstream
Visa-linked crypto card spending jumped 525% in 2025, driven largely by stablecoin usage and strong demand from DeFi-native platforms. The data suggests crypto payments are moving beyond experimentation and into everyday use, with Visa positioning itself at the center of that transition.
Whale deposits surge on Binance, but lack of buyers raises caution flags
Whales have moved over $2.4 billion in Bitcoin and Ether onto Binance, but buyer demand has yet to follow. With stablecoin inflows flat and long-term accumulation slowing, analysts warn that rising supply without fresh liquidity could weigh on crypto prices in the near term.
Bitcoin likely to avoid major sell-off after US strike on Venezuela, analysts say
Bitcoin appears unlikely to suffer a major correction following the US strike on Venezuela, with analysts citing the event’s limited scope and lack of escalation risk. BTC’s ability to hold above $90,000 suggests growing resilience to geopolitical noise, as markets focus more on macro fundamentals than isolated conflicts.
Bitcoin hacker behind historic Bitfinex breach freed early under US sentencing reform
Ilya Lichtenstein, who carried out the 2016 Bitfinex Bitcoin hack, has been released early under the First Step Act after serving just over a year of a five-year sentence. His release comes as Donald Trump signals renewed scrutiny of crypto-related prosecutions, reopening debate around punishment, reform, and accountability in the crypto era.
Crypto sentiment edges out of extreme fear as caution still dominates markets
Crypto market sentiment has climbed out of extreme fear for the first time in weeks, hinting that selling pressure may be easing. However, broader indicators show traders remain cautious, with confidence improving slowly rather than shifting decisively toward risk-on behavior.
Solana heads into 2026 with growing institutional traction from tokenization
Solana is entering 2026 with rising real-world asset tokenization, growing ETF inflows, and stronger institutional adoption. While SOL’s price remains well below past highs, expanding onchain revenue and regulatory tailwinds could shape its next phase of growth.
Trader claims $1 million gain during BROCCOLI714 volatility
Vida reported gains during unusual Binance trading on January 1. Binance told Cointelegraph its initial checks found no indication of a platform breach.
Solana whale accumulation dominates crypto conversation as 2026 begins
Solana whale accumulation emerged as the leading crypto trend to start 2026, despite recent price declines. While markets remain cautious, steady buying by large holders and growing institutional infrastructure suggest investors are positioning for longer-term adoption rather than short-term speculation.
NFT supply grew in 2025 as recorded sales declined
A December 31 snapshot reported 1.34 billion NFTs and $5.63 billion in sales. Supply, transaction value and market capitalization measure different things.
US lawmaker calls for SEC oversight hearing amid rollback of crypto enforcement
A senior US lawmaker is pressing for an SEC oversight hearing after the agency dropped major crypto enforcement cases. The move highlights mounting political scrutiny over whether the SEC’s softer approach to crypto weakens investor protection or restores regulatory balance.
Bitcoin Sell Pressure Eases as Long-Term Holders Pause, Ether Whales Step In
Bitcoin’s long-term holders have slowed their selling for the first time in months, easing one source of pressure on the market. At the same time, large Ethereum wallets are quietly accumulating, even as traders remain cautious and US-driven selling continues to weigh on sentiment.
Iran’s rial crisis revives debate over Bitcoin as a hedge
Currency distress prompted Bitcoin commentary, but a volatile digital asset does not guarantee purchasing-power protection. A prior bank identification is corrected.
Crypto ETP outflows deepen over holidays as investors stay selective into year-end
Crypto ETPs saw $446 million in outflows over Christmas, extending a cautious trend that began after October’s market correction. While Bitcoin and Ether funds continue to see redemptions, investors are rotating into newer XRP and Solana ETFs, with Germany standing out as a rare source of sustained inflows.
Bitcoin acts as an unexpected backstop for the dollar, Coinbase CEO says
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says Bitcoin indirectly supports the US dollar by acting as a market check on inflation and excessive spending. While Bitcoin offers a pressure valve during economic stress, stablecoins may play an even more direct role in extending dollar dominance worldwide.
Trust Wallet Faces Insider Questions After $7M Holiday Hack
Trust Wallet will reimburse about $7M lost in a Christmas Day browser extension exploit that was quietly prepared weeks in advance. Investigators say the attack may point to insider access, raising fresh concerns around wallet software security and update controls.
NFTs Find New Purpose in 2025 as Speculation Gives Way to Utility and Culture
NFT markets in 2025 have cooled sharply from their speculative highs, with volumes and valuations falling across the board. As prices fade, NFTs are increasingly being used for real-world applications, cultural stewardship, and utility-driven experiences rather than pure speculation.
Trend Research emerges as a top Ethereum holder after $135M ETH accumulation
Trend Research has quietly amassed around 580,000 ETH, placing it among the largest known Ethereum holders despite being privately owned. The move highlights a broader trend of institutional-scale accumulation, as large players position for staking influence and long-term dominance within the Ethereum network.
Coinbax Raises $4.2M Seed Round to Build Programmable Trust Layer for Stablecoin Payments
Coinbax has raised $4.2M in seed funding to build a programmable trust layer for stablecoin payments, targeting banks and institutions adopting onchain settlement. The platform adds policy controls, escrow logic, and compliance-ready workflows on top of stablecoins.
CFTC leadership changes as Michael Selig takes over, Caroline Pham exits
Michael Selig has been sworn in as chairman of the CFTC, replacing acting chair Caroline Pham, who has exited the agency. The leadership change reinforces expectations that the CFTC will pursue clearer, more innovation-focused oversight of crypto and emerging markets in the years ahead.
Ethereum Treasury Firm Bitmine Surpasses 4 Million ETH After Latest Purchase
Bitmine’s Ethereum holdings have surpassed 4 million ETH after a recent $40 million purchase, marking a key milestone in its treasury strategy. The company continues to build long-term exposure to Ethereum and plans to begin staking its holdings in early 2026.
Crypto Market May Need More Fear Before a True Bottom Forms, Santiment Says
Crypto market sentiment suggests traders have not yet reached the level of fear typically seen at a market bottom, according to Santiment. Analysts warn Bitcoin could see further downside before conditions support a sustained recovery.
$50M USDT Lost After Wallet Address Spoofing Trick
A crypto user lost nearly $50M in USDT after copying a poisoned wallet address from transaction history. The incident highlights how address spoofing scams exploit habit and speed, not technical flaws.
FCA consults on UK crypto trading and market-abuse rules
The FCA’s December 16, 2025 proposals covered crypto trading, disclosures, market abuse and other activities, with responses due February 12.
European Central Bank Plans Onchain Settlement Framework as Digital Euro Privacy Debated
The ECB plans to enable blockchain-based settlements in central bank money by 2026 as part of its digital euro rollout. While the technical design is ready, final decisions on privacy and safeguards now rest with EU lawmakers.
Poland’s Parliament Advances Crypto-Assets Market Bill to Senate Review
Poland’s lower house has approved a revived crypto regulation bill aligned with the EU’s MiCA framework and sent it to the Senate for review. The bill, previously vetoed by the president, could still return to his desk if cleared by the upper chamber.
SEC Clarifies Custody Framework for Tokenized Stocks Under Existing US Securities Rules
The SEC says tokenized stocks must follow existing US securities rules, with custody handled by regulated broker-dealers rather than self-custody. The guidance signals that blockchain-based equities will be integrated into traditional market safeguards, not treated as a separate asset class.
Why Central African Republic’s Crypto Adoption Faced Allegations of Elite Capture and Criminal Influence
A new report says the Central African Republic’s crypto initiatives benefited political elites and foreign actors while failing to deliver financial inclusion. Weak infrastructure, regulatory gaps and underperforming projects instead exposed the country to corruption and criminal influence.
UK FCA opens sweeping consultation on crypto rules for exchanges, lending and DeFi
UK FCA opens consultations on new crypto rules for exchanges, staking, lending and DeFi, with feedback open until early 2026. The move marks a shift toward full market-structure regulation as the UK plans to bring crypto under financial laws by 2027.
Alexander Ray, Web3 infrastructure builder and CTDG partner, passes away
Alexander Ray, a Web3 infrastructure builder and CTDG partner, has passed away, leaving a lasting impact on Solana staking and regulated DeFi. His work on JPool, Albus Protocol and institutional blockchain infrastructure continues to shape the ecosystem he helped build.
Animoca and Solv Partner to Bring Bitcoin Yield Products to Japan’s Corporate Treasuries
Animoca Brands and Solv Protocol have teamed up to offer Japanese corporations new ways to earn yield on their Bitcoin, providing structured returns between 4% and 12%. With major holders like Metaplanet seeking compliant income strategies for their large BTC treasuries, the partnership reflects a rising institutional demand for Bitcoin-based financial products as Japan’s crypto ecosystem rapidly matures.
Polygon’s Madhugiri Upgrade Targets Faster Blocks and Higher Throughput
Polygon’s Madhugiri hard fork increases throughput, reduces consensus time to one second, and adds new Fusaka EIPs to improve efficiency. The upgrade strengthens Polygon’s foundation for stablecoin and RWA growth, following recent major improvements and a brief network outage.
First US Dogecoin ETF set to launch Thursday, marking new era for memecoin investing
The first-ever US Dogecoin ETF, the Rex-Osprey Doge ETF (DOJE), is set to begin trading on Thursday, marking a major milestone for memecoins in regulated markets. Dogecoin rallied nearly 13% ahead of the launch, while analysts note this ETF signals growing institutional interest in speculative digital assets. The SEC’s approval comes as dozens of other crypto ETF applications, including Solana and XRP, remain under review.