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.
Crypto News — Page 2
News and developments from the cryptocurrency industry.
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.