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How Zcash Plans to Hide Your Keys From AI and Quantum Attacks
Zakura, a Zcash full node developer, says it expects hash-based signatures to land in Zcash in January, and is rolling out a privacy tool for rotating transparent addresses this week.
IMF finds demand for tokenized stocks, says the market is still volatile, illiquid
Investors are using blockchain-based shares for smaller and after-hours trades. The IMF says liquidity, legal rules and settlement systems have not caught up.
Coldcard says it’s investigating how phishing link appeared on its X account
Company advised users not to visit or interact with the link in question and said will share any further verified updates.
Ledger confirms unauthorized hardware implant; losses may exceed $86M
Ledger said the incident appeared to be isolated to a single reseller and its Southeast Asian market.
CFTC proposals aimed at separating prediction markets from casino gambling
The two measures attempt to set the stage for a potential US Supreme Court battle over federal and state jurisdiction.
CFTC Draws the Line Between Prediction Markets and Gambling in New Rules
A proposed rule would expressly fold event contracts tied to sports, politics, culture and weather into the “swap” definition, while an interim rule excludes casino-style gambling—sharpening the agency’s claim to exclusive jurisdiction.
This Sam Altman-Backed Life Insurer Runs Entirely on Bitcoin, and Just Raised $37.5 Million
The Bermuda-based insurer, which runs entirely on Bitcoin, drew the funding from existing backers led by Bain Capital Crypto after a record year driven by demand from wealthy families in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.
Here’s a Way to Predict When AI Chatbots Will Turn Bad
Physicists at George Washington University say a formula can estimate when an AI chatbot will flip from good answers to bad ones, and early tests on small models back it up.
French Committee Backs Stablecoin Swap Tax and Crypto Exit Tax, Then Rejects the Budget
A National Assembly committee adopted amendments taxing stablecoin swaps and crypto exits by wealthy holders, then rejected the 2027 budget's revenue section.
Justin Sun says Tron’s post-quantum cryptography has gone live on testnet
“We’re ready to bring quantum resistance to mainnet at any time,” Sun said in a post on X.
Bitcoin's $19 billion wake-up call: One-year after flash crash, has crypto learned anything?
The Oct. 10, 2025 flash crash wiped out billions in leveraged crypto bets. Traders now have better tools to spot risks, but the forces behind the selloff remain.
Tokenized commodities look beyond gold as lending and oil open new markets
Paxos Labs, Theo and Energy Substantiation execs see growth coming from putting physical assets to work, with precious metals leading and energy presenting a tougher test.
One year after 10/10 flash crash, bitcoin and ether liquidity have rebuilt, but altcoins still face risks
Bitcoin and ether order books are deeper than before the crash, while altcoin liquidity keeps eroding and spot trading remains well below its October 2025 peak.
Bitcoin's $19 billion wake-up call: One-year later, has crypto learned anything?
One year after a flash crash wiped out billions in leveraged crypto bets, traders have better tools to spot risks. But the forces behind the selloff remain.
Tech chief says EU can fend off rogue AI risk: Report
There are global concerns following incidents at OpenAI and Anthropic, and fears have arisen that rogue AI agents may venture beyond human control.
Sam Altman-backed Bitcoin life insurer, Meanwhile, raises more funds
The round follows increased international demand for Meanwhile’s Bitcoin life insurance policies amid broader macro instability.
Bitcoin's volatility has plunged, but extreme price swings are more frequent than in 2018
CoinDesk analysis finds 10 unusually large trading days in 2026, raising questions about how investors measure risk in an increasingly institutional crypto market.
Robinhood Chain slowdown spreads from fees to trading as transactions fall more than 40%
Daily activity has dropped from 10.8 million transactions to 6.2 million since mid-September even as Robinhood keeps paying network fees on customer swaps.
XRP Ledger patched decade-old bug that could create billions of dollars in XRP from nothing
Researchers demonstrated how a payment could create spendable XRP without the sender funding it, prompting an emergency software release.
Visa survey says nearly half of APAC consumers open to using stablecoins by 2031
Visa’s survey of 14,250 people found interest in stablecoin payments is growing, though only 6% of respondents correctly understood how they work.
US plans to seize $1B in crypto linked to Iran this week: Scott Bessent
The Treasury Department has announced several digital asset seizures related to sanctions on Iran as part of US sanctions.
U.S. CFTC moves to fold event contracts into swaps regulations as legal fight rages
The derivatives regulator is proposing a formal rule to include certain contracts traded on platforms like Kalshi's as swaps that require the agency's oversight.
OpenAI and Anthropic Are Quietly Rehearsing for the Day After an AI Catastrophe
Executives are war-gaming the political fallout of a major AI-driven cyberattack and preparing to brief Congress fast if and when necessary.
New York permanently bars Celsius founder Mashinsky in $35M fraud settlement
The agreement resolves a 2023 civil fraud lawsuit against the Celsius founder and permanently bars him from the cryptocurrency, securities and commodities industries.
Senate Democrat Presses Cantor Fitzgerald on Tether Ties and Lutnick Family Profits
Sen. Richard Blumenthal wants Cantor Fitzgerald to open its records on Tether and on how much Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's family has earned from its business deal.
THORChain exec accuses Tether of temporarily freezing USDT vaults
Chad Barraford, technical co-founder of the network, said that the funds were frozen and then unfrozen without explanation.
Bitcoin Rebounds After Rough Week, But Traders Are Pricing In More Downside
Bitcoin bounced after dipping to around $80,000. Traders are placing increasingly high odds BTC slips further before October is over.
Blockchain.com Seeks Approval for US Prediction Markets and Crypto Derivatives
The crypto platform filed for designated contract market and futures commission merchant licenses, which would let it run its own regulated event-contract venue instead of relying on overseas partners.
Robinhood Chain considers technology that gives paying traders priority
Arbitrum recently replaced its Timeboost transaction-ordering system with a new model called Priority Gas Auctions.
Ethereum L2 Starknet Jumps 20% After Saying It Wants to Become an L1
Starknet is "actively considering" becoming its own blockchain, a move it says would make it the first fully quantum-resistant network by 2027.
Ledger investigates fund losses linked to Southeast Asian reseller, warns users
Hardware wallet maker Ledger probes losses tied to reseller CryptoBilis, as researchers separately estimate more than $72 million to $86 million in suspected crypto thefts.
HSBC, Ant Digital test AI-agent payments using tokenized deposits
The technical trial showed how AI agents could discover services and make micropayments using HSBC’s tokenized deposits, with real-time settlement and risk checks.
New York AG Secures Up to $35M and Industry Ban From Ex-Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky
Mashinsky owes New York $25 million if he fails to forfeit another $10 million, and $10 million more if he doesn't serve his full sentence.
DWF Labs Subsidiaries Sue BitGo for $141 Million Over Early Token Sales
The DWF Labs-linked firms allege in London’s High Court that BitGo sold discounted Falcon Finance and ESPORTS tokens roughly two months before their lock-up expired, cratering the value of their remaining holdings.
Crypto Biz: Wealthy investors are buying crypto, but their advisers aren’t sold
Wealthy investors are embracing crypto faster than their advisers, while OKX attracts new funding and Strategy shifts more capital toward preferred stock buybacks.
Blockchain.com pursues CFTC approval for prediction markets: CNBC
The crypto company has reportedly applied for two licenses with the US commodities regulatory as the courts weigh prediction markets cases.
Ledger Probes Potential Theft of $87M in User Funds Tied to Crypto Wallet Reseller
Ledger asked reseller CryptoBilis to pause sales and urged recent buyers not to set up their devices, as an onchain investigator tracked more than $86 million in suspected thefts.
Bitcoin consolidates near $82.5K as crypto weathers Ledger theft reports
Bitcoin and crypto markets eyed a recovery from Thursday’s drop despite concerns of another hardware wallet exploit.
Ledger investigates potential wallet tampering after reports of $86 million in crypto stolen
The hardware wallet maker said it is investigating devices sold by a Southeast Asian reseller as social posts swirl about crypto assets drained from Bitcoin, Ethereum and Tron addresses.
New York AG secures up to $35 million and lifetime crypto ban from Celsius’ Alex Mashinsky
Alex Mashinsky, already serving 12 years for fraud, settled New York’s civil case over claims he misled Celsius customers about the failed crypto lender’s safety.
France is world’s most dangerous place for Bitcoiners: 90 attacks in 7 months
French authorities recorded 90 crypto-related cases involving kidnapping, extortion, threats and violent theft in seven months. What makes France such a hotspot?
Dragonfly partner rejects ‘bunker mode’ doomerism, calls for proactive blockchain measures
Dragonfly’s Qureshi argued that asset migration is not a real solution in case of AI models breaking cryptographic signatures, and urged blockchains to adopt proactive measures.
Live updates: Bitcoin steadies near $83,000 as crypto recovers from Thursday selloff
Bitcoin ETFs lost $244 million on Thursday and the ZEC fund extended a run of October outflows. Bitcoin is back near $82,000 after a $1 billion liquidation.
Bitcoin Bleeds in Uptober—How Low Can It Go? Experts Weigh In
Experts highlight several support levels, from $83,000 down to $72,000, that Bitcoin may need to test in a bearish start to Uptober.
Morning Minute: Uptober Turns Sour as Crypto Majors Slide
Is this the beginning of a bigger selloff with the anniversary of 10/10 looming? Or just a leverage flush before the next leg up?
UK Targets Cryptomus and TokenSpot in New Russia Sanctions Package
The package hits five crypto and payment platforms, two of which handled transactions with Russia’s A7 network, the UK government said.
Live updates: Bitcoin climbs back above $83,000; XRP ETFs only crypto funds with inflows Thursday
Bitcoin ETFs lost $244 million on Thursday and the ZEC fund extended a run of October outflows. Bitcoin is back near $82,000 after a $1 billion liquidation.
Zcash developers set January target for quantum-resistant payments after ‘bunker mode’ scare
The plan concerns public payments, where about seven in 10 ZEC sit. A separate wallet tool would keep balance checks from revealing which addresses belong together.
DWF Labs subsidiaries sue BitGo for $141 million over alleged token lock-up breach
DWF is seeking $114 million in damages on the basis BitGo’s token sales resulted in direct losses through the fall in tokens' prices.
UK sanctions three crypto exchanges tied to Russian illicit funds
The UK sanctioned crypto exchanges and payment processors, some of which were tied to thousands of Russian entities and the sanctioned HTX exchange.
ESMA seeks evidence tokenized collateral can be cashed out in crisis
ESMA is seeking industry feedback on the legal, liquidity and operational risks of tokenized collateral before deciding whether additional EU regulatory measures are necessary.
Live updates: Bitcoin steadies above $82,000; XRP ETFs only crypto funds with inflows Thursday
Bitcoin ETFs lost $244 million on Thursday and the ZEC fund extended a run of October outflows. Bitcoin is back near $82,000 after a $1 billion liquidation.
Bitcoin steadies near $82,500 after Trump rules out Iran strike before midterms
Bitcoin recovered to around $82,500 after Trump ruled out an Iran strike, but remains about 4% lower on the week, while ether has lost 9%.
Trump's Iran pledge underpins crypto gains as bitcoin bears face liquidation pressure
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 9, 2026
Empire Market Co-Creator Sentenced to 40 Years Over $430M Dark Web Bazaar
Raheim Hamilton forfeited some 1,230 BTC. His co-creator Thomas Pavey, who agreed to forfeit 1,584 BTC, is due to be sentenced this month.
Bitcoin speculators move 55K BTC to exchanges amid $1.1B liquidations
Bitcoin dipped below $81,000, sparking mass crypto liquidations as traders sent BTC to exchanges at a loss.
French lawmakers back stablecoin swap tax in 2027 budget bill
French lawmakers back stablecoin swap tax in 2027 budget bill
UK slaps sanctions on three crypto exchanges over alleged Russia links
UK slaps sanctions on three crypto exchanges over alleged Russia links
Thailand opens door to locally listed bitcoin and ether ETFs
Thailand’s new crypto rules taking effect Oct. 16. They allow Thai asset managers to launch crypto ETFs on the local stock exchange, with bitcoin and ether initially eligible.
SIM-Swap Fraudster Who Spent Stolen Crypto on Gold Grills and Dubai Trips Jailed
Ajay Shinjin helped steal nearly $265,000 in crypto after criminals hijacked BT customers' phone numbers in November 2021.
Sam Altman-backed bitcoin insurer Meanwhile secures $37.5 million in Bain Capital Crypto-led round
Meanwhile has signed 15 brokers serving high-net worth clients across markets iSwitzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong and the UAE.
MARA transfers $81.1 million in bitcoin to Galaxy Digital as strategy pivots to AI
The bitcoin miner’s transfer does not confirm a sale, but comes as its treasury has fallen from 53,822 BTC in February to 35,577 BTC in August.
Dark web drug market operator sentenced to 40 years, forfeits $101 million in bitcoin
A man from Virginia, who facilitated millions of drug transactions worth roughly $430 million, agreed to give up $100 million worth of BTC. His partner forfeited nearly 1,600 BTC.
Bitcoin, Ether ETFs’ October outflows swell toward $1B
Bitcoin ETFs lost $244 million on Thursday, while Ether funds extended their outflow streak to eight sessions, shedding $641 million.
Solana is about to halve its block times as final 200-millisecond upgrade nears
The network is completing a seven-week push to produce blocks twice as frequently, though validators face higher costs and tighter operating windows.
New tech to power bitcoin lending is set to debut with $500 million in commitments
Layer-1 blockchain Sui is launching Hashi, an institutional protocol allowing holders to use bitcoin as collateral without moving it off the Bitcoin network.
Live updates: XRP ETFs the only ones in green as BTC, ETH, ZEC funds post outflows
Bitcoin ETFs lost $244 million on Thursday and the ZEC fund extended a run of October outflows. Bitcoin is back near $82,000 after a $1 billion liquidation.
Crypto projects apply for Anthropic’s new frontier AI security scanner
Anthropic’s new opt-in service promises vulnerability reports from its strongest AI models, including Claude Mythos.
Trump administration outlines quantum, AI initiatives in $6B science push
The White House outlined a $215 million quantum computing competition and $2.4 billion in AI industry commitments as concerns grow over quantum threats to cryptocurrency security.
Ether bets were wiped out at six times bitcoin’s rate in crypto’s $1 billion flush
About $356 million in ETH positions were liquidated over 24 hours, more than bitcoin despite ether’s market value being less than a fifth as large.
XRP Ledger adds new controls for banks, stablecoins and tokenized funds
The feature lets businesses give separate accounts limited powers such as approving customers or making payments, while keeping the keys that control their main holdings offline.
Thailand finalizes rules paving way for Bitcoin, Ether ETFs
The rules are set to take effect next week, allowing crypto ETFs to trade exclusively on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.
Bitcoin rebounds to $82,000 as Trump rules out Iran strikes, oil drops
Bitcoin rebounded to $82,000 as Trump ruled out an Iran strike before the midterms, while crypto security experts pushed back on “bunker mode” fears.
Cantor Fitzgerald faces Senate Democrat’s questions over Tether ties
The letter follows a report by the Democratic investigators last month alleging Tether’s USDT has become a key tool for Iran’s shadow banking network.
China’s P2P stablecoin wallets surge 43x, Korea’s $450B crypto economy: Asia Express
Despite ongoing bans, China has seen a big surge in peer-to-peer stablecoin use. New figures show South Korea’s $450B crypto economy is the largest in East Asia.
AI Startup Manus Raises $500 Million After China Nixed Meta’s $2 Billion Acquisition
Manus built a self-driving AI assistant before the hype, sold itself to Meta, then watched Beijing unwind the deal. Its first fresh money since: more than $500 million.
Google Wants Gemini to Be Your Next Coworker—Complete With Its Own Email Address
Google Cloud unveiled a single Gemini agent that takes goals instead of questions, works in the background for days, and can join a company as a staffer with its own inbox and calendar.
Top Democrat among Senate investigators probes ties between Cantor Fitzgerald, Tether
As Democrats steadily rise in their potential to take back a Senate majority, Senator Richard Blumenthal is digging into Tether's U.S. financial partnership.
Ethereum Test Network Raises Block Limit to Over 3x Its Current Capacity
Ethereum's Sepolia test network activated Glamsterdam on October 6 with a block gas limit near 200 million, over three times mainnet's 60 million.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Securitize stock jumps over 10% after launching tokenized US equities on Solana
Securitize’s new offering gives eligible investors access to tokenized shares of 12 US companies, with dividend and voting rights and plans for round-the-clock trading.
Wall Street's tokenization boom could have bigger winners than bitcoin and ether, Citrini says
The research firm sees tokenized stocks, bonds and loans creating new markets for trading and lending, with fee-generating platforms and companies poised to benefit.
Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Worth $8.3 Million Moves After 16 Years
A batch of 100.02 BTC mined in July 2010 moved Wednesday after 16 years. It's worth about $8.3 million, but nothing in the transaction shows who owns it.
NFL Sides With States Against Kalshi in Supreme Court Prediction Market Fight
The NFL urged the Supreme Court to resolve a circuit split over whether states can regulate sports contracts on prediction markets, arguing they're gambling, not federally regulated swaps.
NFL backs New Jersey authorities in SCOTUS petition over Kalshi
According to the league, Kalshi and other prediction markets “threaten game integrity” because many event contracts are “highly susceptible to manipulation.”
U.S. government moves $1 billion in bitcoin tied to Bitfinex hack, with no sign of sale
Arkham data shows the 12,267 BTC went to unlabeled wallets rather than an exchange, a day after $383 million hit Coinbase Prime.
Bitcoin ETFs Suffer Worst Loss Since June as Uptober Turns Red
Investors yanked $484.9 million out of spot Bitcoin ETFs in a single day. Oil is near $100, bond yields are at their highest since 2002, and the Fed isn't done hiking.
Solana DeFi Firms Orca and Loopscale Merge Under New Formation Brand
Solana DEX Orca and lending platform Loopscale will operate as Formation, a New York company aiming to finance AI, energy, robotics and defense assets and eventually reach regulated U.S. markets.
Netflix drops trailer for series based on FTX’s SBF and Caroline Ellison
Sam Bankman-Fried remains in federal prison following his 2023 conviction, while Caroline Ellison was released in January.
NFL joins pushback against prediction markets as U.S. Supreme Court asked to act
In opposition to federal oversight of the prediction markets, the National Football League has sided with states, Gary Gensler and one of the authors of the relevant law.
Crypto crumbles as anniversary of flash crash nears
It was October 10, 2025, when bitcoin plunged from about $122,000 to $105,000, with much of the decline occurring within minutes.
US Government Moves $1 Billion in Bitcoin Seized From Bitfinex Hacker
A government wallet holding Bitcoin seized from the Bitfinex hacker sent 12,267 BTC to a new, unlabeled address, according to Arkham data.
Will AI Break Crypto Encryption? Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Weighs In on 'Bunker Mode' Shift
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin thinks the crypto industry needs to make sure encryption is both quantum and AI-resistant.
Decrypt Money Accounts on Solana to Power The Information Exchange
One self-custodial platform to power Earn, Swaps, Predictions and Perps on Decrypt, as it builds out its financial and intelligence market.
From Uptober to Spooky Szn? Bitcoin Cuts September Gains in Half
Day traders are selling, leveraged longs are getting flushed and ETF money is heading for the door. The daily chart still holds the line, but its cushion is shrinking.
Bitcoin nears 3-week low as oil heads higher on Iran strike woes
Bitcoin dipped below $81,000 and oil prices gained after reports that military confrontation between the US and Iran could return.
IMF warns tokenized markets could amplify financial risks
The global financial institution found tokenized equity markets less liquid and more volatile than traditional markets, despite growing demand for 24/7 trading.
U.S. government moves $1 billion in bitcoin from Bitfinex hack wallet, no sale indicated
Arkham data shows the 12,267 BTC went to unlabeled wallets rather than an exchange, a day after $383 million hit Coinbase Prime.
Securitize Brings Nvidia, Apple and Amazon Onchain With Tokenized Stocks on Solana
The new Securitize Stocks product launches with 12 names backed one-to-one by real shares—preserving dividends and voting rights—trading first on Solana, with NYSE and OKX-ICE venues planned.
US government moves $1B in seized Bitcoin after $770M transfers
Blockchain analysts identified the US government wallet tied to the recovery of funds from the Bitfinex hack.
‘Bunker mode’ is a far greater challenge for institutions than individual crypto holders
As crypto debates whether holders should move funds before AI or quantum advances expose wallet keys, custody firms face a separate problem: upgrading systems before an emergency migration.
Crypto for Advisors: Digital assets outran stocks and gold in Q3
Crypto for Advisors: Digital assets outran stocks and gold in Q3
EU securities regulator gives crypto platforms 3 months to remove unauthorized stablecoins
ESMA said authorized platforms must block new access to stablecoins that fail to meet MiCA rules, while national authorities oversee existing customer holdings.
Morning Minute: AI Could Break Crypto Encryption Before Quantum, Says Ethereum Researcher
Justin Drake is calling for crypto holders to start calmly planning for “Bunker Mode." But reactions so far haven’t been too calm.
‘No going back’ for institutions moving toward tokenized onchain future, says Fidelity
Tokenization offers structural advantages to financial institutions and helps asset managers reach new markets, according to Fidelity’s head of digital asset strategists.
Live updates: Bitcoin breaks lower from recent trading range, sliding back to $82,000
Rising Treasury yields, surging energy prices and a stronger dollar weigh on bitcoin and tech, while silver falls below $59 an ounce.
Over 6 million bitcoin sit behind exposed public keys as AI warnings mount
Glassnode co-founder's latest figures show growing public-key exposure as Justin Drake urges preparations for potential AI attacks on wallet cryptography.
Cardano Foundation spins out Veridian, tokenizes its shares on new standard
Veridian became the first company to use Cardano’s new programmable-token standard for its equity, though the tokenized shares are not being offered to the public.
EU lawmakers push crypto onto anti-corruption agenda
MEPs also called for stronger asset recovery, while the Commission plans to adopt its first anti-corruption strategy by the end of this year.
Crypto lending rises again… but have they solved the risks?
Crypto lending has risen by 55% since July, but now has to deal with the dangers of AI assisted hacks, and risks cascading through interlinked protocols. Here’s how to stay safe.
Live updates: Risk assets under pressure as bond selloff and oil rally intensify
Rising Treasury yields, surging energy prices and a stronger dollar weigh on bitcoin and tech, while silver falls below $59 an ounce.
Securitize brings Apple, Nvidia and Tesla to Solana, with NYSE trading in the works
Tokenized shares in the mega-caps will first trade on Securitize's Solana-based platform, with further plans to expand them to NYSE and OKXICE digital venues, the firm said.
Uranium Finance Hacker Who Bought Pokémon and Magic Cards Convicted Over $50M Theft
Jonathan Spalletta also spent stolen crypto on a Roman coin marking Julius Caesar's assassination and moon-flown Wright brothers fabric.
Morning Minute: Ethereum Researcher Says AI May Break Crypto Encryption Before Quantum
Justin Drake is calling for crypto holders to start calmly planning for “Bunker Mode." But reactions so far haven’t been too calm.
AI Video Game Mod Mashups Are Taking Off—Here Are the Wackiest Examples
Minecraft in Elden Ring, Skate in Call of Duty, and Spider-Man in Gotham. AI vibe coders are creating crazy video game mashup mods.
Sui’s Hashi to launch with $500M in Bitcoin finance commitments
Hashi has more than $500M in commitments ahead of mainnet launch, while Anchorage offers institutions settlement and self-custody.
Bitcoin mined for pennies in 2010 moves after 16 years, now worth $8.5 million
The 100 BTC came directly from two mining rewards created during Bitcoin’s “Satoshi era” and had not moved for more than 16 years.
NUVA brings U.S. residential mortgage credit to offshore investors
The company's HOME token gives eligible investors exposure to a vault of U.S. home equity lines of credit starting from 1 USDC and targets a 7% annual yield.
Bitcoin and ether holders urged to enter ‘bunker mode’ against possible AI attacks
Ethereum researchers warned AI could break the signatures guarding bitcoin, ether and the tokens built on them "in months, not years" in the worst case, well before quantum computers arrive.
Former PlayStation Exec Slams Sony's Move to Kill Discs: 'What Are You Buying?'
Sony plans to cease physical disc production in 2028. A former PlayStation exec claims it has caused reputational damage.
US government moves $770M of seized Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime
The US government moved 9,261 Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime, including 2,456 BTC in newly discovered funds pointing to federal law enforcement seizures.
Live news: Risk assets under pressure as bond selloff and oil rally intensify
Rising Treasury yields, surging energy prices and a stronger dollar weigh on bitcoin and tech, while silver falls below $59 an ounce.
Bitcoin ETF investors head for the exit, and it's the biggest rush in months
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 8, 2026
Greece Plans 10% Crypto Capital Gains Tax, Down From 15% Floated in June
A draft bill would exempt the first €500 of annual gains, as crypto tax rates across Europe run from Cyprus's 8% to Italy's 33%.
ESMA gives crypto firms 3 months to exit non-compliant stablecoins
ESMA urged EU crypto firms to halt services involving non-MiCA-compliant stablecoins, giving regulators three months to address existing exposures.
Bitcoin monthly ‘new money’ inflows near $5B as BTC price rally stalls
Bitcoin’s realized cap rise in the 30 days to Oct. 5 came mostly from existing holders, not fresh capital, Glassnode data showed.
Bitcoin slips below $83,000 as Ethereum researcher's 'bunker mode' call divides crypto
Justin Drake's call to prepare for an AI break of wallet cryptography drew a mixed response as bitcoin slipped below $83,000.
Samsung Wallet Taps Solana for USDC Transfers on 82M US Galaxy Devices
Users can send USDC across borders from late October, three months after Samsung teased stablecoin support without naming a blockchain.
Samsung integrates USDC to overhaul cross-border remittances for 82 million Galaxy users
Samsung integrates USDC to overhaul cross-border remittances for 82 million Galaxy users
Greece prepares to levy 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency
Crypto gains of up to 500 euros ($560) a year would be exempt under the bill, which will be submitted to parliament in November.
Standard Chartered to expand institutional crypto and RWA custody to Singapore
The bank would offer the service to institutions and accredited corporate investors, subject to regulatory requirements.
US Bitcoin ETFs shed $485M in biggest daily outflow since June
Bitcoin ETFs erased October’s net inflows with $485 million in withdrawals, while Ether funds logged a seventh straight outflow session.
Greece plans 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies
Greece is preparing draft legislation to impose a 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies, as it moves towards the country’s first digital asset taxation framework.
Standard Chartered plans institutional crypto custody in Singapore
Standard Chartered plans custody for cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and tokenized assets for institutional and eligible corporate clients in Singapore.
NEAR enters crypto’s top 20 after 140% surge in 30 days
NEAR climbed into the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, as NEAR Intents surpassed $31 billion in cumulative transaction volume.
Samsung Wallet to add USDC transfers for US Galaxy users in October
Eligible US Galaxy will be able to send USDC to crypto wallets and transfer funds to bank accounts in more than 60 countries.
Crypto investment firm Deus X Capital shuts down as backers pursue separate strategies
CEO Tim Grant will lead AI venture TensorX, while CIO Stuart Connolly stays to oversee the firm’s formal unwind in January.
Bitcoin loans are paying for tuition and working capital, not just trades, lenders say
Bitcoin-backed lending is evolving into a mainstream source of credit, with borrowers using BTC to access liquidity without selling.
Ripple is earning fees financing leveraged stock bets, a business long run by banks
The crypto company's $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road has opened a corner of Wall Street where funds pay to amplify daily moves in stocks such as Nvidia and Sandisk.
Crypto must cement adoption to withstand US policy shifts: Canton CEO
Canton CEO Yuval Rooz compared blockchain adoption to Uber and Airbnb, arguing that widespread adoption could help insulate it from potential policy reversals.
Crypto’s heavy backing of Republicans alienated Democrats: Cuomo
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo urged the crypto industry to balance its support for Democrats and Republicans if they want federal crypto legislation passed.
Bitcoin breaks below $83,000 as oil jumps on Iran strike-plan report
Bitcoin has slipped under a level FxPro says opens a "quick path to $80,000." Brent crude climbed above $102 and pushed Treasury yields back toward their highest since 2002.
Ethereum’s Glamsterdam test runs near 200 million gas per block after upgrade
The Sepolia rehearsal has raised its processing budget more than threefold, but sampled blocks used less than half that allowance.
Vitalik Buterin backs crypto ‘bunker mode’ amid rapid AI math advances
Ethereum researchers say crypto users should consider an orderly migration of funds to fresh addresses, warning AI could threaten private-key security before quantum computers do.
Crypto news site Cointelegraph seeks buyer after web traffic plunges
The amount of money the crypto media firm has been shopping itself for was not revealed.
Justin Drake urges crypto ‘bunker mode,’ as AI could break wallet security within months
The Ethereum researcher said crypto users should consider moving funds to fresh addresses, warning AI could threaten private-key security before quantum computers do.
OpenAI Says a Secret AI Model Cracked Hundreds of Open Math Problems in One Prompt—Mathematicians Want Receipts
OpenAI posted 722 AI-written math manuscripts from an unreleased model, saying most came from a single prompt. Some mathematicians call the claims unverified.
Anthropic Launches Haiku 5.5: Its Cheapest and Fastest Claude Model Yet
Claude Haiku 5.5 costs about 75% less to run than its predecessor and targets high-volume jobs like summaries and live customer support. It arrives 15 days after Opus 5.5.
Ethereum Researcher Says AI May Break Encryption Before Quantum Does
Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake urged holders to calmly move funds to unused addresses, warning that AI-driven math could break crypto signatures before quantum computers do.
Circle brings USDC, EURC payments to SAP customers through Tereina
The partnership with SAP-backed Tereina will let businesses send and receive Circle’s stablecoins from within the financial software they already use.
Tether Signs Deal With Kazakhstan's Central Bank to Explore a Stablecoin and Tokenized Assets
Tether, issuer of the USDT stablecoin, will help Kazakhstan's central bank study a tenge-pegged token and put real-world assets on a blockchain.
SEC and CFTC Crypto Rules 'Fall Short' of Clarity, Says Rep. French Hill
The House Financial Services chairman credited the SEC and CFTC for stepping in after the Clarity Act's collapse but said only "permanent law change" can secure U.S. leadership.
Hackers Used AI Agents to Raid a Megachurch's Database, Exposing 850,000 Members
Seoul's Yoido Full Gospel Church says data on 850,000 members may be compromised, and a security firm found signs AI helped run the attack.
Wells Fargo in talks with Kraken parent Payward for crypto trading liquidity
The discussions would see Payward supply liquidity for crypto trading as major banks deepen their involvement in digital assets.
Google Lets You Build a Video Game by Typing a Description
Google's Playground turns a typed description into a playable, shareable game, no coding required. It's live for U.S. adults, with creation access tiered by Google AI subscription.
Sui tunnels hit 40.6M TPS in live AI agent test
The layer-1 blockchain said its programmable offchain tunnels reached the milestone during a live stress test designed to simulate high-frequency activity between AI agents.
Hunter Biden confirms LAPTOP token ‘not a rug pull,’ just trolling Trumps
“Trump’s coin was max extraction, and I wanted to troll every grift like it,“ said Hunter Biden in a breakdown of the memecoin launch and fallout.
US Government Moves $103 Million in Seized Bitcoin and BNB, But Hasn't Said Why
Government-labeled wallets sent 833.6 BTC to Coinbase Prime deposit addresses and shuffled 40,285 BNB. No sale is confirmed, but the stash behind it is the largest any government holds in Arkham's ranking.
Tether, Kazakhstan cenbank mull tenge stablecoin and asset tokenization
The agreement will explore a tenge-backed stablecoin pilot and a framework for tokenizing real-world assets as Kazakhstan expands its digital asset industry.
Bitcoin Dips Below $83K as Oil Shock Rattles Markets: What Happens Next?
Bitcoin fell sharply as oil topped $101 and the 30-year Treasury yield hit its highest since 2002. The daily chart still leans bullish. The four-hour chart disagrees.
Coinbase brings global crypto derivatives liquidity to US with Deribit integration
US institutions will gain access to Deribit’s options and perpetual futures through Coinbase, with US retail options expected later this year.
House Finance panel chair says regulator actions on crypto ‘fall short’ of CLARITY bill
Representative French Hill hopes lawmakers could pass a cryptocurrency market structure bill before the next session of Congress in 2027 as SEC and CFTC actions weren’t sufficient
Live updates: Bitcoin edges up from worst levels as yields pull back
Ether underperformed, losing 6% after Tom Lee said Bitmine would soon stop purchasing additional ETH.
Polygon taps TRON’s $94 billion stablecoin supply for seamless cross-border transfers
Polygon said businesses can also move the world’s largest stablecoin USDT between TRON and EVM networks without connecting to a wallet provider, bridge or fiat-ramp operator.
Bitmine's Relentless Ethereum Buying Is About to End, Tom Lee Says
Speaking at Token2049 in Singapore, the chairman said Bitmine is about 100,000 ETH—roughly six to seven weeks—from its 5% cap, setting an end date on a buying spree that made it the world's largest Ethereum treasury.
Bitcoin price drops to $82.7K October low as bond sell-off resumes on Iran nerves
Bitcoin fell below $83,000 to reach month-to-date lows as stocks reversed after all-time highs and bond yields spiked higher.
Crypto Long & Short: Zcash and the case for privacy in the age of AI
Crypto Long & Short: Zcash and the case for privacy in the age of AI
Gate bets all-in-one money app is crypto’s biggest consumer trend this year and next
Gate rebrands around Gate Money, which combines accounts, asset conversion, savings and card payments as the exchange broadens beyond its trading base.
Live updates: Bitcoin falls 4%, tumbling below $83,000 as interest rates surge
Ether underperformed, losing 6% after Tom Lee said Bitmine would soon stop purchasing additional ETH.
Quantum computers threaten exposed private keys rather than blockchains, Europol warns
EU law enforcement agencies urged developers, exchanges, and users to initiate phased post-quantum migrations immediately to prevent future unauthorized fund transfers.
Tether tapped by Kazakhstan’s central bank to explore stablecoin and tokenization
The National Bank of Kazakhstan said it will study a local currency-linked stablecoin and tokenized real-world assets with Tether.
Engineer Gets 32 Months for Bitcoin Extortion Plot Against His Own Employer
Daniel Rhyne locked his company's IT administrators out of its network and demanded 20 BTC, then worth $750,000, to stop the shutdowns.
Crypto trading giant GSR's new vault business is a $100M bet on onchain credit
The firm is putting its own capital into stablecoin and tokenized gold vaults as institutional finance moves further onchain.
Ether is about to lose a steady buyer as Tom Lee says Bitmine will stop token purchases
Tom Lee said Bitmine will be “done stacking” once it owns 5% of ETH, setting an end date to an accumulation streak that began in mid-2025 and made the company the world's largest Ethereum treasury.
Morning Minute: OKX Raises at $25B From Circle, Ripple, and StanChart
OKX raises more, $500M+ in crypto longs liquidated after a late evening selloff, and Abstract calls it quits.
Crypto card access doesn’t match global demand, Tangem says
Crypto card demand can be stronger where access is harder, Tangem says, as the company expands its self-custodial payment offering through Visa.
Chasing 100x tokens is game of ‘irrational exuberance,’ says Polymarket CEO
Some traders are looking for more predictable prediction market opportunities, rather than playing “hot potato” with the next 100x gem, according to Polymarket’s Shayne Coplan.
Robinhood adds $25 million of bitcoin to its balance sheet
Robinhood has added bitcoin worth $25 million to its balance sheet, senior vice president and general manager of crypto and international, told the Starting Block Wednesday.
Live updates: Cryptos tumble, with ETH down 5% as Tom Lee confirms Bitmine buying limit
Traders betting on higher prices took the brunt of forced selling as interest rates spiked upwards on Wednesday.
Swift blockchain ledger requires key internal layers, Taurus co-founder warns
Banks need their own permissioned ledger, wallet tools and smart-contract capabilities before they can use Swift’s tokenized-deposit network, Taurus’s Lamine Brahimi said.
Europol Warns Crypto Wallets Are 'Primary Risk' for Quantum Attacks
The EU police agency expects blockchains to adapt to the threat, while a second report weighs the risk of data stolen now and cracked later.
Liquidations jump to $547 million as oil rally hits crypto market
Bitcoin fell below $84,000 as oil climbed on Iranian tanker attacks, while smaller tokens fell harder and liquidations rose to $547 million.
Bitcoin’s recovery stalls just short of rescuing its last underwater cohort
Yearly buyer cohorts and U.S. spot ETF investors offer a map of potential support and resistance as bitcoin retreats below $84,000.
Live updates: BitMine announces ETH buying limit. Ether, bitcoin slide
Traders betting on higher prices took the brunt of the forced selling, while oil climbed on Iranian tanker attacks. Fed minutes are due later Wednesday.
Here’s what bitcoin needs to break above $87,000
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 7, 2026
Prosecutors Cite Bitcoin Fog Ruling Against Roman Storm's Venue Challenge
The Tornado Cash founder hit back in a tweet, noting FinCEN withdrew a proposed mixer rule over concerns it could chill legitimate activity.
Crypto liquidations hit $550M as Bitcoin price dips below $84K
Bitcoin fell 2.3% in two hours amid suspicion over the appearance of leveraged BTC short positions on Hyperliquid.
‘Old money’ has stronger Bitcoin ‘diamond hands,’ says BingX exec
BingX strategy chief Kevin Lee says wealthy investors are taking a longer-term approach to Bitcoin, though family-office crypto exposure remains limited.
Wall Street wealth creation model is unsustainable for most participants: Hyperliquid CEO
Early Wall Street wealth-creation opportunities remain inaccessible to retail participants, but Hyperliquid’s perpetual contracts aim to democratize access, according to its CEO.
Trump-backed WLFI plans USD1 payments for online businesses
World Liberty Financial outlined plans to bring USD1 to major online platforms as Mesh announced a payments partnership scheduled to roll out this quarter.
Ledger Launches Bitcoin Loans, Letting Holders Borrow Without Selling
Unveiled at TOKEN2049 Singapore, the Morpho-powered Crypto Loan feature lets users borrow stablecoins against wrapped Bitcoin while keeping private keys and final approval on their hardware device.
BitMine sets 5% Ether supply ‘hard cap’ as accumulation target nears
Tom Lee said BitMine will not accumulate Ether past 5% of the supply, turning the company’s target into a ceiling.
Bitcoin ETFs rebound with $119M inflow as Ether extends losses
Bitcoin ETFs returned to net inflows with $119 million on Tuesday despite falling prices, while Ether funds reached a six-session outflow streak totaling $408 million.
Robinhood adds bitcoin worth $25 million to its balance sheet
Robinhood has added bitcoin worth $25 million to its balance sheet, senior vice president and general manager of crypto and international, told the Starting Block Wednesday.
Rain is seeking a national trust bank charter to bypass third-party banks
The stablecoin payments company’s proposed New York trust bank would custody digital assets and dollars, manage stablecoin reserves and issue and redeem dollar-backed tokens.
Russia clears first crypto exchanges, custodians under new law
Russia registered its first crypto exchanges and custodians, including its largest bank, Sberbank, which plans to launch crypto products on Dec. 1.
Down but not out. Bitcoin's stair-step bullish trajectory is still intact
Bitcoin dipped to around $84,200 on Wednesday but stayed inside its recent range, keeping the broader bullish stair-step trajectory intact.
DOJ invokes Bitcoin Fog ruling in potential blow to Roman Storm acquittal bid
Prosecutors say a recent Bitcoin Fog appeals court ruling supports their argument that Tornado Cash activity in Manhattan was enough to establish venue for parts of Roman Storm’s case in New York.
U.S. government moves over $100 million in BTC and BNB. A sale hasn't been confirmed
Wallets linked to the U.S. government moved millions in crypto on Tuesday, according to data tracked by Arkham.
Kalshi’s 15-min gold markets overtake Ether just weeks after launch
Kalshi’s 15-min gold markets overtake Ether just weeks after launch
Bitcoin dips below $84,000 as oil jumps on Iranian tanker attacks
Bitcoin briefly broke under the level analysts flagged as the point where sellers take over. Oil and the dollar both climbed.
Cardano gives token issuers power to freeze, seize and restrict assets
The new standard is aimed at regulated stablecoins, funds and bonds whose issuers need identity checks, sanctions controls and other transfer rules built into the asset itself.
Pudgy Penguins’ Abstract becomes second Ethereum layer 2 to shut in a week
The consumer-focused blockchain will close Dec. 15 after Igloo spent tens of millions supporting it, days after Blast said its own network was no longer worth operating.
Bitcoin.de trading remains halted as German regulator rejects MiCA application
Trading on the platform has largely been suspended since June as its operator awaited MiCA authorization, with the company now looking to regulated partners to restart services.
Pudgy Penguins-backed Abstract to shut down after ‘tens of millions’ in losses
Igloo CEO Luca Netz said the company funded Abstract for 18 months but still failed to find product-market fit despite attracting major brands and a community of millions.
Google Launches Nano Banana 2.1: Better Than Its Predecessor at Half the Price
Google's new image model, Nano Banana 2.1, is live. It costs about half as much as its predecessor, but the performance claims come from Google's own tests.
Someone Scraped 5.6 Billion TikTok Videos and Put the Data on Hugging Face for Free
A developer posted metadata for about 5.6 billion public TikTok videos, scraped through the app's private API in a way TikTok's terms prohibit. The free dataset also doubles as a storefront.
Circle Welcomes DJ Khaled to 'Team USDC' and Crypto Twitter Is Furious
Nothing in Circle's posts announces a sponsorship, but replies dug up Khaled's 2018 SEC settlement over a crypto fraud he promoted. The internet never forgets.
Winklevoss-backed Zcash ETF files with SEC for Nasdaq listing
The proposed fund would hold ZEC directly, with Gemini Trust serving as custodian and Winklevoss Capital affiliates eyeing up to a $100 million investment.
Conduit sues Tether over allegedly freezing $2.8M without explanation
The lawsuit alleged that Tether froze USDt funds in a Conduit wallet tied to an investigation launched by Brazilian authorities in 2024.
Tether Hit With Lawsuit Over $2.76 Million Stablecoin Freeze
The payments firm alleges Tether froze its treasury wallet on its own initiative over a Brazilian investigation it has no connection to—and has profited from the reserves while refusing to release the funds for more than a year.
Pudgy Penguins' Ethereum Layer-2 Abstract Is Shutting Down
Abstract will shut down Dec. 15, saying a chain focused solely on consumer crypto proved unsustainable, and is urging users to bridge their assets off before then.
Another Zcash ETF Is Coming: Winklevoss Twins File for 'WINK'
The proposed fund would hold ZEC directly, trade on Nasdaq under "WINK" with Gemini as custodian, and add the Winklevoss twins to a wave of institutional interest in the privacy coin.
Bryan Johnson Spent Millions to Reverse Aging. He Says a Filter Works Better
The face of the "Don't Die" movement now says retouching beats therapy for looking young. His transformation over the summer may explain why.
UK names 6 banks to lead first digitally native government bond
The DIGIT pilot will test distributed ledger technology and onchain settlement for UK sovereign debt, with issuance expected by the first quarter of 2027.
Bill aims at stopping US lawmaker bets on their own elections ahead of midterms
The No Betting on Your Own Race Act will not be addressed before the 2026 US midterms as Congress is on recess until after the election.
Russia’s digital ruble accounts top 220K in first month, nearly 4X central bank forecast
Russia’s digital ruble accounts top 220K in first month, nearly 4X central bank forecast
Bitcoin Falls Asleep, But Privacy Coins Zcash and Monero Are Waking Up
Bitcoin and Ethereum barely moved today, but Zcash and Monero are leading the largest coins over the last 24 hours.
Mistral AI Drops 'Le Chonk': A Massive AI Model Named After a Cat Meme
Paris-based Mistral launched Large 4, a model nicknamed after a June internet joke. It tops GPT-6 Astra on one finance test, but trails Claude on others.
ECB policymaker warns of fragmentation without digital euro
A ECB executive board member said the potential introduction of a digital euro ”would not to take over the role of banks,” but ensure they have a role in the EU’s monetary system.
Securitize stock jumps 8% amid South Korea tokenization push
The LG CNS partnership gives Securitize a foothold as the Seoul prepares new rules for tokenized stocks, bonds and funds beginning in February 2027.
Bitcoin grinds toward $87K as US equities hit new record highs
Bitcoin price action was kept in check by overhead ask liquidity while US stocks broke out to new all-time highs.
Affluent investors seen boosting crypto exposure: Survey
Most affluent investors across seven countries own and are increasing their crypto holdings despite financial advisers who remain overly cautious about digital assets.
Crypto is expanding the boundaries of what can be priced
The future of crypto may therefore depend less on creating the next novel asset and more on building the infrastructure required to price a growing universe of existing ones, argues Altius co-founder and CEO Annabelle Huang.
Peter Thiel-backed Founders Fund leads a $5 million token buy in crypto collateral protocol Anvil
Pantera Capital and Bullish also participated in the ANVL purchase as Anvil rolls out software designed to make its collateral protocol easier for businesses to integrate.
Live updates: Bitcoin remains locked in range as stocks notch another new record high
FxPro says a slide below $84,000 would hand control to sellers and put $80,000 in play. Minutes from the Fed's last meeting come out Wednesday.
Flash Loan Attacks Drained $1.2B From DeFi Between 2020 and 2024: Study
Attacks grew more sophisticated and less predictable over the period, according to researchers who scanned more than 20 billion transactions.
Ripple expands Brevan Howard deal with prime brokerage services
Ripple Prime will provide prime brokerage, clearing and financing services to funds managed by the $35 billion alternative investment manager.
OKX draws investment from StanChart, Circle, Ripple as it pushes beyond crypto exchange roots
The exchange is increasingly aiming to position itself as a global financial tech platform spanning crypto, payments and tokenized assets, following an investment and joint venture with NYSE parent ICE.
Capital starting to rotate back to crypto from AI: Raoul Pal
Real Vision founder Raoul Pal says a pause in the AI stock rally could help crypto attract capital, while AI agents are likely to boost Ethereum and Solana adoption.
OKX exchange raises fresh capital at $25B valuation
OKX raised an undisclosed amount at a $25 billion valuation as an extension to March’s investment round led by the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange.
Ethereum’s Glamsterdam upgrade launches on Sepolia testnet
Sepolia marks one of the final major rehearsals before the final activation of Glamsterdam, aimed at bringing more efficiency and scalability to the Ethereum mainnet.
OKX looks to abstract blockchain mechanics to bring stablecoin balances to everyday consumers
OKX appears to be designing products to keep the blockchain element abstracted or out of sight for users who simply want to hold digital dollars and use a card.
Circle, Ripple and Standard Chartered Back OKX at Flat $25B Valuation
A London quantitative hedge fund joins the round too, seven months after the NYSE's owner bought in at exactly the same price.
Polymarket overhauls smart contracts with new Protocol V2 rollout
Polymarket begins its Protocol V2 rollout ahead of a planned November transition for new prediction markets, while existing positions remain on the current system.
Paxos’ $3B USDG stablecoin launches on Arbitrum
Paxos’ USDG stablecoin is now live on Arbitrum as the network proposes 100 million ARB in incentives to support adoption and liquidity.
US crypto rules need to survive the next election
US crypto rules could be vulnerable to political change after the midterms. Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo argues Congress needs to pass durable, bipartisan legislation.
Arbitrum joins Paxos-led stablecoin group Global Dollar to capture digital dollar growth
The Ethereum layer-2 is backing Paxos-issued USDG to earn a share of reserve income as new stablecoin alliances compete for distribution, users and reserve economics.
Don Davis Bill Would Fine Candidates $10K for Trading on Their Own Elections
The No Betting on Your Own Race Act also gives prediction markets cover to close accounts and report candidates to regulators.
Morning Minute: The CFTC Reveals Plan to Regulate Crypto Exchanges
Clear rules of the road are here. So what does it all mean and what is the overall impact?
Live updates: Bitcoin rises above $86,000 as oil prices, bond yields retreat
FxPro says a slide below $84,000 would hand control to sellers and put $80,000 in play. Minutes from the Fed's last meeting come out Wednesday.
Self-styled 'Godfather' gets 6 years in prison for $37 million Meta fraud scheme
Adam Iza’s sentence runs concurrently with a 15-year term imposed last month for his role in an attempted bitcoin robbery.
Crypto 'Godfather' Gets Six Years for Hiring Sheriff's Deputies, $37M Meta Fraud
Adam Iza used off-duty LA deputies to pull warrants and personal data on his rivals, then moved the proceeds through crypto custodians.
Live updates: A drop below $84,000 could put $80,000 in play for bitcoin
FxPro says a slide below $84,000 would hand control to sellers and put $80,000 in play. Minutes from the Fed's last meeting come out Wednesday.
The VIX of bonds is rising but bitcoin and stocks aren't hearing it yet
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 6, 2026
Binance BTC outflows hit highest since mid-2023 as whales deposit stablecoins
Binance BTC reserves fell by nearly 40,000 coins since Sept. 20 as whales returned stablecoin capital to their exchange wallets.
Hong Kong officials double down on end-2026 deadline for crypto licensing bill
Hong Kong regulators plan to establish a licensing regime for four categories, including digital asset trading, custody, advisory and management services.
Smaller altcoins shine as bitcoin stills trades around $85,000
Leading the gains is BTW, the native token of Bitway, a bitcoin-compatible layer-1, which jumped 25% in the past 24 hours and is up 170% over the past 30 days.
Solana Foundation targets settlement in seconds with DvP launch
Solana DvP offers financial institutions an open-source settlement program designed to complete asset transfers and payments in seconds.
Ondo opens private markets with tokenized pre-IPO AI exposure
Ondo’s tokenized notes will give eligible investors exposure to private companies, with the first tied to an unnamed pre-IPO AI company.
OKX Money lets users save, earn 10% yield and spend dollar stablecoins in one app
he product converts more than 50 local currencies into stablecoins, offers rewards of up to 10% on eligible USDG balances and includes virtual and physical payment cards.
U.S.- China AI race heats up as Chinese rivals secure billions ahead of IPOs
DeepSeek and Moonshot attract fresh capital ahead of planned listings, while OpenAI courts major investors.
Bitcoin ETFs shed $90M as BTC sits 32% below year-old ATH
US spot Bitcoin ETFs reversed two days of inflows as Bitcoin slipped below $86,000, trading roughly 32% below its October 2025 all-time high.
Why bitcoin is down 'just' 32% a year after its record high of $126,000
This shallower decline isn’t limited to the one-year anniversary. The bear market itself has been milder with past downturns seeing prices plummet 77% to 85%.
EEZ tests atomic L1-to-L2 transaction in push to unify Ethereum
An EEZ contributor shared a 0.001 ETH cross-chain test as the project develops a framework to connect Ethereum mainnet and its rollups.
Better Markets says CFTC is ‘wrong agency’ to regulate retail crypto
Better Markets said the CFTC’s proposed framework to bring certain cryptocurrency transactions and exchanges under its oversight will leave investors less protected than under the SEC.
Bitcoin keeps getting rejected at $87,000 as stocks hover near records
BTC fell back to about $85,600 after sellers turned it away from $87,000 for the third time since Sept. 23, while Nasdaq closed at a record and Treasury yields kept climbing.
Ethereum’s Glamsterdam test gets last-minute fix before major capacity jump
One of Ethereum’s main validator clients updated its software hours before a Sepolia test that will raise the amount of work each block can hold to 200 million gas.
U.S. scraps proposed $10,000 reporting rule for for crypto sent to private wallets
FinCEN withdrew two proposals that had hung over self-custody and crypto mixers for years without ever taking effect.
OKX eyes emerging markets with yield-offering stablecoin savings and payments app
OKX Money lets users hold, send and spend dollar-backed stablecoins, with qualifying USDG balances earning up to 10% APY.
Rain seeks US trust bank charter days after OCC sued over crypto charters
Rain joins a growing queue of crypto firms seeking federal trust charters, while community banks have just asked a court to overturn the OCC rules underpinning them.
Solana Foundation unveils a program to settle institutional trades in seconds. JPMorgan gave input
Solana Foundation launched an open-source program that lets institutions settle trades in seconds, not days. JPMorgan provided key inputs.
Solana Debuts Institutional Settlement Standard With J.P. Morgan Input
Built with input from J.P. Morgan, the open-source "DvP" program lets institutions settle trades atomically on Solana with finality in seconds instead of days.
Chinese crime network laundered over $1B for Lazarus: ZachXBT
ZachXBT says he infiltrated the network by posing as a customer, gaining information that helped trace funds from the $1.5 billion Bybit hack.
DeFi Development Corp Adds $3 Million in Solana as SOL Buys Slow
Nasdaq-listed DeFi Development Corp's latest SEC filing shows its Solana stash grew 1%, to about 2.56 million SOL and SOL equivalents—roughly half the prior week's gain and well below mid-September's pace.
Strive Adds $169M Bitcoin in Its Biggest Buy in Four Months
The Nasdaq-listed bitcoin treasury company, co-founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, paid roughly $169 million for 2,000 coins last week and now holds 29,462 BTC.
Crypto PAC announces support for 32 House candidates in US midterms
Fairshake said it would financially back 32 House candidates who all voted in favor of the CLARITY market structure bill in 2025, as the legislation remains in limbo in the Senate.
Why a 4chan Bitcoin Prophecy Says Today Is the End of Crypto Winter
An anonymous 4chan user called Bitcoin's October 2025 peak to the day way back in 2023. Could they be right again?
A Florida Woman Used Claude as a Diary. An Anthropic Employee Read It and Reported It to Police
Investigators say a Bonita Springs woman's Claude "diary" tripped Anthropic's safety filters. A human review team sent it to police, and Anthropic's own terms allow exactly that.
FinCEN withdraws proposed crypto mixing rule over ‘legitimate activity’ concerns
The bureau under the US Treasury said it was withdrawing two proposed rules on unhosted wallets and crypto mixers ”as part of the Trump Administration’s deregulatory agenda.”
Treasury Kills Crypto 'Unhosted Wallet' and Mixer Surveillance Rules
FinCEN withdrew a 2020 proposal to track transactions with self-custodial crypto wallets and a 2023 plan to designate crypto mixing as a primary money laundering concern.
Modern Treasury seeks US trust bank charter for digital asset custody
The payments infrastructure company is seeking federal approval to offer stablecoin custody and related fiat services through a limited-purpose national trust bank.
Crypto Sleuth ZachXBT Fronted $350K to Pose as a Client of Lazarus' Chinese Launderers
The on-chain sleuth says he posed as a customer of a Chinese crime syndicate, fronting $349,700 and eating 5% on every order, to track Lazarus Group's Bybit loot in real time.
Advocacy group pushes back on banks’ lawsuit against OCC over charters
CCI CEO Ji Hun Kim said that the organization “remains confident“ in the OCC’s approval of charters for crypto companies, despite a recent lawsuit and pushback from some lawmakers.
Crypto's campaign arm, Fairshake, sets lists of U.S. House favorites it'll spend on
Crypto's campaign arm, Fairshake, sets lists of U.S. House favorites it'll spend on
SEC Clears 3x Leveraged Bitcoin and Ethereum Funds for Trading
The agency approved a Cboe rule letting six Volatility Shares funds that triple the daily moves of Bitcoin, Ethereum, gold, silver, oil, and natural gas list on a U.S. exchange.
CFTC joins SEC in proposing crypto framework after failed CLARITY vote
CFTC Chair Michael Selig claimed that the agency was using its “existing statutory authorities“ to address crypto regulation after Congress failed to advance a market structure bill.
S&P Global brings risk assessments to growing crypto lending vault sector
S&P Global’s new framework evaluates digital asset lending vaults across six risk categories as deposits in the sector climb to about $10 billion.
CFTC Unveils Plan to Bring Crypto Exchanges Under Federal Oversight
The CFTC is seeking public comment on a framework that would create a new federal license for crypto exchanges, with leverage offers as the trigger for oversight.
Treasury yields at 5% threaten extending Bitcoin’s best quarter since 2017
Treasury yields at 5% threaten extending Bitcoin’s best quarter since 2017
More than 60 U.S. stocks including Nvidia and Tesla are headed onchain. Here’s how it works
The planned 24/7 venue will offer dozens of tokenized U.S. stocks, with trades conducted against stablecoins through blockchain-based liquidity pools rather than a traditional order book.
NEXTPredict Founder: 'Nobody Was Serving' Prediction Markets' Enormous Audience
Reporters from CNBC and CNN are on the program beside the exchanges, two weeks before the midterms put the sector on air.
Bitcoin Just Flashed a Second, Stronger Golden Cross: Here's What That Means
The Bitcoin rally keeps bumping into the same wall, but a classic bullish signal suggests the trend is built to last.
U.S. CFTC joins SEC in proposing crypto regulations, though spot-market gap lingers
The derivatives regulator is proposing two rules meant to cover the waterfront of crypto activity and exchanges, as long as it's not simple, direct trading.
Bitmine Buys $41M More Ethereum, Reaching 99% of Its 'Alchemy of 5%' Target
The purchase lifts Bitmine's stash past 6 million ETH—4.9% of supply and 99% of the way to its "Alchemy of 5%" goal—as chairman Tom Lee says Ethereum is "dwarfing" other macro assets.
Here’s what happened in crypto today
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Bitcoin price fails to break higher after best weekly close in eight months
Bitcoin’s highest weekly close in eight months formed low-timeframe resistance at the start of Monday’s US trading session.
Live updates: Bitcoin under pressure as rates continue to rise
Friday's soft employment report alone isn't likely to push the Fed off its rate-hike cycle.
Stripe to expand stablecoin cards to over 100 countries by the end of the year
The payments giant is planning a major global expansion for its stablecoin cards business, and is exploring tokenized deposits and DeFi use cases, new crypto head Henri Stern said.
Strategy Posts $21B Q3 Gain, Buys $29M in BTC, Repurchases $176M in STRC
The firm's Bitcoin holdings hit a record 848,000 BTC, while the quarterly gain is a fair-value mark carrying $1.88 billion in deferred tax.
China P2P stablecoin wallets grew 43x despite crypto restrictions: Chainalysis
Unique wallets sending P2P stablecoin transactions in China grew 43-fold between Q1 2024 and Q2 2026 as crypto activity increasingly shifted toward direct wallet-to-wallet transfers.
Strategy opts for bigger spending on STRC buybacks over BTC purchases
Strategy bought 334 Bitcoin for $28.7 million last week while spending $176.3 million to repurchase about 1.77 million shares of STRC.
Morning Minute: Uptober Off to a Green Start
Crypto majors and alts are rallying to start October. What’s driving the early action and will it continue?
Metaplanet Sold 10,000 Bitcoin and Bought Back 11,000 to Prove a Point
Rating agencies ask if a Bitcoin company will actually sell when obligations fall due. "We answered by doing it," said CEO Simon Gerovich.
Metaplanet reveals net income strategy to fuel Bitcoin accumulation
Metaplanet revealed a revised capital allocation framework proposing to allocate as much as 15% of total assets to strategic investments to fund its Bitcoin accumulation.
Too big to pause: Could an AI slowdown crash the economy?
Calls to slow down development of the most powerful AI models are colliding with an $800 billion investment boom. Could an AI slowdown tank the US economy?
An XRP treasury SPAC surges nearly 300% ahead of Evernorth merger
Armada Acquisition Corp. II rose about 270% last week, leaving the thinly traded shell at nearly four times its roughly $10.50 trust value before merging with Evernorth, an XPR treasury company.
Greek Soldiers Among Alleged Leaders of $8M Crypto Pyramid Scheme
An association for AI enthusiasts was allegedly the recruiting vehicle, and two anonymous tips to a government portal started the case.
Kraken operator Payward and Singapore Gulf Bank partner for 24/7 institutional crypto settlement
The two firms will initially roll out the digital assets settlement service to select institutional clients in Asia and the Gulf region with around-the-clock U.S. dollar settlement.
Cardano's ADA leads gains in narrow range-bound market
In traditional markets, the U.S. Dollar Index jumped to 102.53 early today, the highest since April 2025, extending its rise from the Sept. 9 low of 98.60.
Live updates: Bitcoin above $86,000 as traders price out an October Fed hike
A weak September jobs report took a rate hike off the table, but bitcoin is still stuck below $87,000, with FOMC minutes due Wednesday.
Bitcoin resilience tested as U.S. dollar climbs to 18-month high
A stronger dollar and rising bond yields could be headwinds as fiscal concerns in France and political uncertainty in Spain weigh on the euro.
Metaplanet added 1,000 bitcoin net in the third quarter bringing holdings to 44,000 BTC
The Japanese firm sold 10,000 BTC before buying 11,000 BTC, demonstrating liquidity as it seeks recurring income from preferred securities.
Treasury crackdown exposes crypto's role in $2 million Hamas fundraising network
The Treasury Department said the network raised more than $2 million through purported humanitarian charities, including hundreds of thousands of dollars sent in crypto.
SEC approves a 3x fix for bitcoin and ether traders who miss the wild swings
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 5, 2026
OKX and NYSE Owner ICE Plan 24/7 Tokenized Stock Trading Under SEC Exemption
Filed under the SEC's new Innovation Exemption, the notice lists more than 60 stocks, including Nvidia and SpaceX, paired with stablecoins.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s gubernatorial run lacks the crypto rhetoric of his presidential bid
The Ohio Republican candidate holds a stake in a digital asset manager and received donations from many in the industry, but has avoided making crypto a central campaign issue.
Technicals signal bitcoin shift, Ethereum gears up for Glamsterdam: Crypto Week Ahead
Your look at what's coming in the week starting Oct. 5.
Kraken parent adds 24/7 dollar settlement with Singapore Gulf Bank
The partnership will enable select institutions in Asia and the Gulf region to instantly settle US dollar transactions through the bank’s SGB Net
BTC price fights to reclaim 2026 open: Three things to know in Bitcoin this week
Bitcoin bulls renewed pressure on range highs with the 2026 yearly open forming the next key resistance to break through.
Kraken operator Payward and Singapore Gulf Bank platform for 24/7 institutional crypto settlement
The two firms will initially roll out the digital assets settlement service to select institutional clients in Asia and the Gulf region with around-the-clock U.S. dollar settlement.
Bitcoin ETFs notch third inflow week as Ether ETFs shed $138M
Bitcoin ETF inflows reached a third straight week, while Ether ETFs swung to outflows and Zcash funds posted their first weekly outflow.
Ethereum investors are stuck in a two-week staking exit line. Here's why.
Ether waiting to enter staking has fallen by more than a quarter since early September, while the exit queue hit its longest of 2026.
Ethereum has a 25-day wait to start staking, with nearly 1.5 million ETH in line
Ether waiting to enter staking has fallen by more than a quarter since early September, while the exit queue hit its longest of 2026.
Bitcoin is about to get a major bullish signal it hasn't had in over a year
Key price averages are on the verge of confirming a major bullish configuration for the first time in over a year.
Zcash’s 25-second blocks go live on public testnet ahead of schedule
NU7 cuts the target block time from 75 seconds to 25, giving exchanges, wallets and developers a live rehearsal before a planned November mainnet launch.
Joint venture of OKX and NYSE parent ICE files for 24/7 tokenized U.S. stock trading
OKXICE, the joint venture of OKX and ICE, plans to launch tokenized U.S. stocks under SEC's new innovation exemption.
OKX, NYSE parent file to launch tokenized US stock platform
The stock trading platform seeks to offer tokenized shares in more than 60 US-listed companies under the SEC’s recently introduced innovation exemption.
Zcash activates NU7 on testnet ahead of November mainnet target
Zcash’s NU7 upgrade is now live on testnet, giving developers several weeks to assess 25-second blocks and other protocol changes before a planned November mainnet activation.
Ether's bitcoin-beating Q3 rally came with a catch. Liquidity thinned.
Ether beat bitcoin in the third quarter, but its market liquidity got thinner, according to Coingecko.
Bitcoin zooms toward $87,000, nearly setting an eight-month high, then reverses
Bitcoin came within about $500 of its late-September peak before sellers pushed it back under $86,000. It's the second rally in a week to stall.
Safe investor asks Swiss watchdog to intervene in governance dispute
Greenfield Capital said it sought changes to Safe Ecosystem Foundation’s board for months before turning to the Swiss regulator.
Zcash gets a Washington lobbyist to push crypto policy
The newly registered lobbying operation lists the CLARITY Act and two digital asset tax proposals among the issues it plans to lobby on in Washington.
Former SEC boss made AI Czar, Bitcoin may hit $600K this cycle: Hodler’s Digest
Roman Storm and the XRP army aren’t happy former SEC boss Jay Clayton is Trump’s new AI czar, Peter Brandt flips bullish and says Bitcoin may reach as high as $600K by 2029.
There's an election next month: State of Crypto
Congress is gone from Washington for the final pre-election recess, and it's time to take stock of what's going on ahead of November.
Trump Taps Jay Clayton, the SEC Chair Who Sued Ripple, to Lead AI Push
President Trump named a new "Super Intelligence Force" to coordinate federal AI policy, with Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton at the helm. As SEC chair, Clayton launched crypto lawsuits including the agency's case against Ripple.
Banking Group Sues to Block Crypto's 'Side Door' Into the Banking System
The Independent Community Bankers of America argues the OCC's national trust charters give crypto firms a "side door into the banking system" without the safeguards that bind traditional banks.
'Uptober' Starts Green as Bitcoin ETFs Draw $134 Million
Spot Bitcoin ETFs took in $134.4 million over the first two trading days of October, rebounding from a Sept. 30 outflow as a weak jobs report cooled Fed rate-hike bets.
Trump taps intel chief Jay Clayton to lead new Super Intelligence Force
President Donald Trump said US intel chief Clayton will lead the SIF, reporting to the president and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
Crypto poured years into new products. The next challenge is keeping users
Crypto firms have spent years building financial products on blockchains. Getting people to use them — and keep using them — is becoming the next challenge.
'We Have Identified You, Sir': Near Intents Recovers $3.8 Million After 48-Hour Ultimatum
Near Intents said the roughly $3.8 million drained in an exploit on Thursday was returned in full, a day after the team said it had identified the attacker and gave them 48 hours to return the funds.
Trump expected to appoint Jay Clayton as new AI czar: Reports
US intel chief Clayton may be asked to also oversee AI innovation and development along with “self policing” tech CEOs.
Japan adds Garantex to list of Russia sanctions over Ukraine war
Garantex was previously sanctioned by the US, the EU and other jurisdictions for helping Russian entities evade financial restrictions.
The Clarity Act stalled. Bankers aren’t hitting the brakes yet on crypto dealmaking
Crypto M&A has hit record levels, but the Clarity Act’s Senate setback leaves dealmakers weighing how much regulatory uncertainty still matters.
El Salvador receives $138 million from IMF after Bitcoin waivers granted
Efforts will continue to reduce the state’s involvement in Bitcoin-related activities and to strengthen crypto‑asset regulation and governance, the IMF said.
Russia’s Finance Ministry pays wages in digital rubles for first time
Work on the introduction of the digital ruble to the budget process is being carried out by the Bank of Russia together with the Ministry of Finance.
Chainalysis Used AI to Trace the $387M Bitget Hack Back to North Korea
The firm says the Sept. 24 breach pushed North Korea's 2026 crypto haul past $1 billion, and detailed how it used in-house AI to trace the stolen funds across four blockchains in a race against the attackers.
OpenAI Banned PewDiePie Twice While He Built Ajax, an Uncensored AI That Will Run on Your PC
The YouTuber says OpenAI suspended his account twice while he trained a small, uncensored model built to run on your own computer.
Crypto job postings triple to over 1,200 in September, but applications fall
Finance, engineering and trading led hiring demand, while Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana were the most frequently requested blockchain skills.
Payments firm OpenPayd targets year-end Nasdaq listing to fund U.S. expansion and acquisitions
CEO Iana Dimitrova said OpenPayd aims to launch in the U.S. by April 2027 and is eyeing deals to add licenses and technology.
Trump Is Hosting Yet Another Meme Coin Dinner: Here Are the Details
The TRUMP meme coin project is inviting its top 185 holders to a Nov. 22 gala dinner with President Trump two weeks after ethics disputes over his crypto interests helped stall the Clarity Act in the Senate.
Cathie Wood says smart investors need to start watching where AI agents spend money
As AI agents evolve from answering questions to spending real money, investors and tech giants are scrambling to control the financial networks powering machine-driven commerce.
The Pope Has Thoughts on AI Art—And They're Not Flattering
The pontiff says algorithms "lack the spark of humanity," and the Vatican wants to renew an alliance with artists and cultural institutions to protect it.
BlackRock offers a glimpse of how tokenization may change your investment portfolio
Tokenization is not just about putting individual stocks and funds onchain. The next step could be entire investment portfolios that can be traded, rebalanced and eventually managed in real-time.
Crypto's Sisyphean struggle
Progress will effectively reset when the new Congress is sworn in, because key senators who quarterbacked the bill will not be on the ballot again, writes the Cato Institute's Ryan Chan-Wei.
NEAR Intents recovers entire stolen $3.8M after ultimatum to exploiter
The exploiter returned the entire sum to NEAR Intents after being identified and given 48 hours to respond.
Community banks sue OCC over trust bank charters of crypto firms
Community banking group’s lawsuit claims OCC has overstepped its mandate from Congress.
Trump is expected to appoint Jay Clayton as new AI czar: Reports
US intel chief Clayton may be asked to also oversee AI innovation and development along with “self policing” tech CEOs.
This AI Is Already Fooling People on Video Calls Into Thinking It's Human, Company Says
Tavus says 26 of 54 people on a one-minute video call thought its new Griffin model was human. The results are the company's own, and the model isn't going to retail customers yet.
California Subpoenas OpenAI Over AI Models That Hacked Their Way Out of a Test
California's attorney general wants answers from OpenAI about AI models that escaped a locked test environment and hacked Hugging Face—and whether the company can be held legally accountable.
European crypto users have ‘more faith’ in regulated firms under MiCA: Bitpanda co-CEO
Speaking on Cointelegraph’s Chain Reaction, Christian Trummer said MiCA has increased trust in regulated platforms and called for stricter enforcement against noncompliant firms.
Bank group sues U.S. regulator over granting crypto trust charters
The Independent Community Bankers of America sued the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, accusing the regulator of overstepping its legal authority.
Circle Pushes Back on MiCA's Bank-Deposit Mandate for Stablecoins
The USDC issuer told the European Commission that MiCA's reserve mandates and concentration caps keep the largest global stablecoins outside Europe's perimeter—siding with the ECB in calling for more flexible rules.
Ethereum Now Lets You Pay for AI Without Revealing Who You Are
Ethereum's zkAPI lets users prepay in USDC and query AI models through cryptographic proofs, so no single party sees both who they are and what they ask.
This AI Is Already Fooling People on Video Calls Into Thinking Its Human, Company Says
Tavus says 26 of 54 people on a one-minute video call thought its new Griffin model was human. The results are the company's own, and the model isn't going to retail customers yet.
$4.2B crypto bank Anchorage Digital cuts 17% of workforce: Report
The reported cuts come as Anchorage expands its institutional footprint, including stablecoin issuance and a $100 million investment from Tether.
Once a $2.3 Billion Network, Ethereum Layer-2 Blast Is Shutting Down
Blast said operating costs now exceed the revenue its Ethereum layer-2 generates and asked users to withdraw their assets to mainnet before Oct. 26.
Blast to wind down Ethereum L2 after costs outpace revenue
Once among Ethereum’s largest layer-2 networks by total value locked, Blast is urging users to move their assets to mainnet ahead of the shutdown.
Trump’s potential AI czar, Jay Clayton, helped pioneer the SEC’s crypto crackdown
The former SEC chairman who may be tapped to oversee the Trump administration's AI work has a potentially divisive history as a watchdog of tech innovation.
BNY in talks with Kraken parent Payward over infrastructure partnership
The potential agreement could span digital assets, custody, trading, payments and other financial-market infrastructure.
Bitcoin Heads Higher on Macro Moves: Where Does BTC Go Next?
A jobs report miss just erased the odds of an October rate hike, and BTC is now knocking on the door of its yearly ceiling.
Nvidia Hits Record High as Market Value Reaches $5.7 Trillion
The AI chipmaker's stock topped its May peak on Friday, helped by a record $150 billion buyback and a weak jobs report that cooled bets on Fed rate hikes.
Possible next crypto czar, Jay Clayton, began crypto's regulation-by-enforcement at SEC
The former SEC chairman who may be tapped to oversee the Trump administration's AI work has a potentially divisive history as a watchdog of tech innovation.
Once a $2 billion Ethereum layer-2, Blast is shutting down after assets plunge 98%
Once home to more than $2 billion in crypto assets, Blast is shutting down as activity fades, costs rise, and bigger platforms like Coinbase and Robinhood build networks of their own.
Bitcoin briefly hits $87K as weak US jobs data sends bond yields lower
Bitcoin climbed after weaker-than-expected payrolls pushed Treasury yields lower, but order-book resistance kept BTC from reaching new macro highs.
Crypto’s billions are back, but the premiums aren’t
Kalshi seeks a $40 billion valuation, while Blockchain.com targets an IPO and crypto treasury companies struggle to maintain their once-high valuations.
71% of UK finance leaders expect tokenization to reshape financial services: Lloyds
A Lloyds survey found that faster payments and settlement are the most significant perceived benefits of tokenization, as the UK builds infrastructure for tokenized finance.
Live updates: Bitcoin reverses big early gains following soft U.S. jobs data
Bond yields also suffered a major whipsaw, turning higher by the afternoon after early declines.
Live updates: Bitcoin trading near $86,000 after big miss on U.S. jobs
U.S. stocks were also gaining as oil fell more than 3% and yields continued to ease from recent highs.
Furious debate about THORChain vs NEAR shows idealism has limits
The furious debate over Bitget’s $387.7M of hacked funds comes down to whether ideals around “permissionless and decentralized” tech means never intervening — even if you could.
‘Euro stablecoin isn’t enough’: EU issuers make case for USD tokens
European issuers say Europe cannot ignore demand for dollar stablecoins as businesses seek USD liquidity for global payments and settlement.
'Uptober' Off With a Bang as Bitcoin Surges to $86K
Cooler inflation and two dovish Fed speakers have shifted the odds toward a rate hold, with payrolls due and CPI landing on October 14.
Circle urges EU to revise stablecoin reserve rules in MiCA review
Circle wants the EU to replace mandatory bank-deposit minimums with more flexible liquidity rules and preserve cross-border stablecoin issuance.
Tether's USDT is 'coming home' to Bitcoin after more than a decade
A Tether-backed project, Utexo, plans to support private USDT transfers, direct swaps between BTC and USDT and loans backed by BTC, while keeping most transaction data off Bitcoin’s public ledger.
Live updates: Bitcoin trading near $87,000 after big miss on U.S. jobs
U.S. stock index futures were also gaining as oil fell more than 3% and yields continued to ease from recent highs.
America at a crossroads: Commissioner Peirce’s parting challenge
It is incumbent upon us to continue Commissioner Peirce’s mission, writes Will Schwartz, policy associate at the Blockchain Association.
Morning Minute: NEAR Intents Hacked for $3.8M - Was It A Bullish Hack?
Hacks are never good, but a rapid response, user compensation and 1-hour bug fixing seems to top the spectrum of team reactions.
BNB Chain crosses $1B in tokenized stocks, ETFs as market hits $3.7B
Tokenized stocks and ETFs on BNB Chain reached $1.1 billion as the broader market climbed to $3.7 billion, putting the network’s share at roughly 30%.
Live updates: Bitcoin rises, re-taking $86,000 ahead of key U.S. jobs data
U.S. stock index futures were also gaining as oil fell more than 3% and yields continued to ease from recent highs.
U.S. added just 29,000 jobs in September. with unemployment rate rising to 4.2%
Ahead of the report, traders were pricing in only a 23% of a second Fed rate hike at the U.S. central bank's policy meeting later this month.
US Designates Russia's A7 Network as Transnational Criminal Organization
Treasury's proposed rule aims to cut A7's front companies off from U.S. finance—including crypto, where its ruble token moved $179 billion.
CONNECT recap: Arthur Hayes on money printing, Wall Street moves onchain
Arthur Hayes said money printing could lift crypto prices, while CONNECT Seoul speakers examined Wall Street’s competitive edge onchain.
Bitcoin treasuries may struggle to match Strategy, says Ammous
Strategy’s scale and cash reserves give it an edge over treasury rivals, according to Saifedean Ammous, author of “The Bitcoin Standard.”
Bitcoin open interest jumps $2.3 billion as traders pay more for bullish positions
Rising open interest and funding rates signal renewed demand for bullish bitcoin exposure.
Live updates: Bitcoin, gold and tech futures edge higher as markets await U.S. jobs report
Bitcoin trades above $86,000 as gold and tech futures rise, with investors expecting 90,000 new U.S. jobs and unemployment to hold at 4.1%.
Cboe wants to turn VIX into a never-ending trade
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 2, 2026
Aave founder says V3 unaffected after third-party adapter exploit drains $305K
Aave founder Stani Kulechov said Aave v3 was unaffected after an attacker exploited a third-party adapter to drain about $305,000 from two Safe multisig wallets.
Bitcoin reaches for $87K as short liquidations top $120M
Bitcoin buyers broke through a wall of ask liquidity to reach new October BTC price highs near $87,800, with the area immediately above now a new resistance hurdle.
Crypto traders are in risk-on mode as bitcoin dominance nears return to 60%
Bitcoin dominance is closing in on 60% while USDT's has slipped to 6.3%, pointing to a market growing more comfortable with risk.
Spanish Police Arrest 16-Year-Old Accused of Running KillSec Ransomware Group
A second suspect faces extradition to Puerto Rico, while Investigators are tracing the proceeds of ransoms the group demanded in crypto.
Porsche’s ‘long haul’ Web3 project ends in less than four years
Porsche is winding down its Web3 project and Pioneers Circle community as trading activity in its 911 NFT collection falls sharply from early levels.
Why rising perpetual funding rates signal growing bullish leverage as bitcoin crosses $86,500
Rising open interest and funding rates signal renewed demand for bullish bitcoin exposure.
Bitcoin ETFs kick off ‘Uptober’ with $103M inflow
Bitcoin ETFs returned to inflows with $103 million, while Ether funds recorded a third straight day of net outflows.
Bitcoin tops $86,000 ahead of U.S. jobs report
Bitcoin is up roughly 3% in October as traders await September’s jobs data, while rising bond yields, a stronger dollar weigh on broader markets.
Tether's USDT is 'coming home' to Bitcoin this month over a decade after debut there
A Tether-backed project, Utexo, plans to support private USDT transfers, direct swaps between BTC and USDT and loans backed by BTC, while keeping most transaction data off Bitcoin’s public ledger.
Zano exploiter minted more than a quadrillion fUSD before blockchain rollback
Zano exploiter minted more than a quadrillion fUSD before blockchain rollback
Core Lightning warns attackers are targeting unpatched nodes
Node operators running version 26.06.7 or earlier were told to upgrade immediately.
South Korea crypto exchange profits fall 78% in H1 amid trading slump
South Korean crypto exchange operating profits fell 78% in the first half of 2026 as trading volumes, market capitalization and customer deposits declined.
Zano exploiter created 36.9M unauthorized ZANO before blockchain rollback
Zano exploiter created 36.9M unauthorized ZANO before blockchain rollback
South Korea advances tokenized securities rules ahead of 2027 rollout
South Korea’s financial regulator proposed detailed rules for tokenized securities, including capital requirements, OTC trading licenses and retail investment limits.
Ethereum’s zkAPI brings privacy-preserving API payments to mainnet
Ethereum’s zkAPI is now live on mainnet, turning an earlier zero-knowledge API payment proposal into a working implementation for private, prepaid access.
Core Lightning warns attackers are targeting unpatched Bitcoin nodes
Node operators running version 26.06.7 or earlier were told to upgrade immediately.
NEAR Intents says its identified the hacker, gives 48-hour ultimatum
“We have identified you, sir,” NEAR Intents general manager Alex Shevchenko said on Friday after the protocol was hacked for $3.8 million.
SEC moves to clear custody hurdle for advisers offering crypto
Custody requirements have kept some investment advisers from offering certain crypto to clients, a regulatory hurdle the SEC’s proposal could remove.
China warns foreign spies about crypto, Singapore dominates Asia: Asia Express
Singapore’s crypto economy grows 55%, South Korea set to make crypto market makers legal, and Chinese spy ministry warns would-be foreign spies it’s watching the blockchain.
SEC Proposes Rules to Clear Up How Advisers and Funds Can Hold Crypto
The proposal would let advisers and funds use state trust companies as custodians and permit self-custody under certain conditions, aiming to replace years of ambiguity with a clear compliance path.
Zcash Drops 21% From Recent High—Here’s Why the Rally May Not Be Over
ZEC is 21% off its $1,698 peak after ETF outflows and a suspected North Korean heist routed money through its shielded pool. Is the run over, or will traders buy the dip?
Trump to host 3rd ‘exclusive’ memecoin event amid corruption claims
The president is scheduled to appear at his golf club in Washington, DC, at a Nov. 22 dinner for his top 185 memecoin holders, following similar events in May 2025 and April 2026.
Evernorth clears shareholder vote ahead of Nasdaq debut with 473M XRP treasury
Evernorth expects to begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker XRPN after its SPAC merger closes, with an XRP treasury worth roughly $710 million at current prices.
SEC proposes new crypto custody rules for investment advisers and funds
The regulator issued a proposed rule for custody, marking a swan song for its inaugural Crypto Task Force chief, Commissioner Hester Peirce, who exits this week.
OpenAI Says People Linked to China's Moonshot Tried to Copy Its AI's Hidden Reasoning
OpenAI says it disrupted a campaign involving 15,000+ users and ties a core cluster to people associated with Moonshot, the startup behind Kimi.
Reddit Is Killing RSS Feeds and Public API Access to Fight AI Scrapers
Reddit RSS dies November 13 and outside apps lose their data pipeline by March 2027. Reddit blames scraping bots, though it licenses its own content to AI companies.
U.S. SEC maps out crypto custody in new proposal that furthers its digital assets agenda
The regulator issued a proposed rule for custody, marking a swan song for its inaugural Crypto Task Force chief, Commissioner Hester Peirce, who exits this week.
The 'Largest Pure-Play' XRP Treasury Is About to Go Public
Shareholders approved Evernorth's merger with Armada Acquisition Corp. II, clearing the way for the Ripple-backed firm to begin trading Oct. 8 with a stash of roughly 473 million XRP.
Meta Pushes Back on Claim That Muse AI Read a User's Messages Without Consent
Communications chief Andy Stone said reading Messages requires two permissions the user controls, disputing a journalist who reported Muse synced his texts despite his settings.
50,000 Europeans call on EU to ease stablecoin rewards restrictions in MiCA review
A 50,000-letter campaign is pressing Brussels to rethink stablecoin rewards as EU central banks seek broader changes to MiCA’s stablecoin rules.
Another Trump memecoin dinner advertised for token's top investors
The company managing the memecoin calls the November event the "most exclusive dinner in the world."
OpenAI Fires Three Safety Researchers Over Alleged Leak to Outside Group
OpenAI says the three broke its rules on handling sensitive information. The exits land after months of rogue-agent incidents, a trail of safety-team departures, and a new lawsuit.
Illinois will postpone implementation of crypto tax following lawsuit
State officials agreed to delay the 0.2% crypto tax for six months after lawsuits and industry pushback claimed the bill was rushed through the legislature.
Live updates: Bitcoin posts tentative gains as rates drop ahead of Friday's jobs report
The euro is losing ground versus the greenback as spiking French bond yields revive memories of the European sovereign debt crisis.
It's the Start of Uptober. Will Bitcoin Live Up to It?
Bitcoin enters its historically strongest month after a record-pace September, but a Fed hike and 5.3% Treasury yields are testing the bulls.
Near Intents Hacked for $3.8M Days After Denying North Korea-Linked Bitget Hacker
Near Intents froze its cross-chain swaps after a bug let an attacker drain about $3.8 million. The company promised to repay every user.
Illinois Delays Controversial Crypto Tax Amid Industry Lawsuit
Illinois officials and crypto groups jointly asked a state court to delay the 0.2% Digital Asset Tax from Jan. 1 to July 1, 2027, while a legal challenge continues.
NEAR Intents suffers $3.8M exploit after assistance with Bitget breach
The platform said it will compensate users affected by the hack, which stemmed from a bug that affected deposits and withdrawals.
Bitcoin fights for local uptrend as US bond yields drop from new 24-year highs
US bond yields fell sharply around Thursday’s Wall Street open as Bitcoin price action sought to preserve a local trend of higher lows.
New York, Wyoming regulators sign pact to coordinate crypto oversight
The agreement will allow the two state regulators to share supervisory information, streamline licensing reviews and coordinate examinations and enforcement actions involving digital asset firms.
Live Updates: Bitcoin holding near $84,000 ahead of Friday's U.S. jobs report
The euro is losing ground versus the greenback as spiking French bond yields revive memories of the European sovereign debt crisis.
Crypto for Advisors: The CLARITY Act failed, but the rules came anyway
Crypto for Advisors: The CLARITY Act failed, but the rules came anyway
Bitget’s $388M hack pushes Q3 crypto security losses past $1B
Crypto security losses reached $1.26 billion in Q3 across 247 incidents, with September alone accounting for roughly $769 million.
NEAR Intents hit by $3.8 million exploit as crypto's rough year of hacks continues
The popular cross-chain trading system said it will reimburse losses after a bug affected deposits and withdrawals across several networks.
Minecraft, Candy Crush Among 11 Games in EU Virtual Currency Crackdown
The guidelines exclude cryptocurrencies, leaving tokens outside a regime written for currencies bought with real money inside games.
Stablecoins can drain from banks and nations at lightning speed
Highly liquid and settling 24/7, stablecoins can leave banks and countries at lightning speed. But whether stablecoins are a risk — or an opportunity — depends on your perspective.
LATAM stablecoin liquidity may depend on few providers, investor says
Researchers in a Latin American stablecoin ecosystem report warned “fragility in the system is concentrated in its thinnest layer,” with just 16 of 494 companies focused primarily on wholesale liquidity, treasury and credit.
Citi Lifts 12-Month Bitcoin Target to $113K, Ethereum to $3K
The bank has revised its 12-month target for BTC up from $82K, though it remains about 10% below Bitcoin's October 2025 record.
Morning Minute: Crypto Gives Up on Congress and Goes After Senators
Plus, a major MetaMask security event has crypto natives on edge as details trickle out.
Illinois agrees to six-month delay of crypto tax as industry continues court battle
Both sides agreed the 0.2% tax should be put off until July 1, if the court approves the deal, which will let the state and industry focus on the legal dispute.
Live Updates: Bitcoin flat near $84,000 after closing out best quarter since 2024
After a spike higher overnight, interest rates are dipping ahead of tomorrow's key U.S. employment report.
Bitcoin trapped below $86K as PCE changes cloud inflation reading
Bitcoin erased its post-PCE gains as analysts cautioned that methodology changes complicated the lower-than-expected inflation reading.
Tokenized assets don’t always mirror traditional markets, Dune finds
Dune found that tokenized markets show different trading patterns from traditional markets, with RWA value reaching $34.5 billion.
Bitcoin kicks off new quarter in the old $82,000-$85,000 price range
Prices briefly topped $85,000 on Wednesday after weaker-than-expected U.S. inflation cooled bets on Fed rate hikes, But bulls couldn’t hold the move and spot ETFs didn’t help.
Synthetic tokenized stocks are bad for American investors
U.S. markets are the envy of the world because investors trust that whoever owns a share owns it fully, writes Aaron Kaplan, founder of Promethum. The synthetic models cheapens that trust, shortchanges U.S. investors, and undercuts the issuer-led capital markets model.
Crypto lost $1.26 billion in hacks while bitcoin bulls enjoyed a monster quarter
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 1, 2026
MetaMask Exits Lido Validators Amid Infrastructure ‘Security Incident’
The wallet says it has found no immediate threat to user wallets, but the ETH it is pulling out of Lido could take 45 days to return.
Binance’s EU services face scrutiny over licensing exemption: Report
EU regulators are reportedly examining Binance’s use of a MiCA exemption to serve customers as ESMA seeks stronger enforcement powers.
Citigroup raises 12-month bitcoin target to $113,000 as ETF inflows resume
Citi also raised its 12-month target for ether from from $2,240 to $3,028.
EU Presses Binance Over ‘Reverse Solicitation’ Exemption for Users: Report
Regulators are probing how the exchange keeps serving EU customers from Abu Dhabi, months after it lost its MiCA registrations.
Chainalysis beats most Celsius claims, but ‘audit’ lawsuit survives
Chainalysis still faces an aiding-and-abetting claim over Celsius’ disputed $3.3 billion audit after a judge dismissed 15 other claims.
Bitcoin ETFs draw $6.3B in Q3 as BTC price rises nearly 43%
Bitcoin gained 42.71% in Q3, its best third-quarter performance since 2017, as US spot ETFs attracted $6.34 billion in net inflows.
MetaMask security incident forces Ethereum staking exits, no funds at risk
An Ethereum security researcher estimates about 0.36 ETH in rewards was diverted, while precautionary exits cover validators holding roughly 523,000 ETH.
Bitcoin think tank questions MSCI’s ‘invisible committee’ over Strategy, Metaplanet rule
A Bitcoin Policy Institute paper says MSCI’s proposed “non-operating company” rule could remove Strategy and Metaplanet from its indexes and may have roots in an earlier crypto treasury review.
Crypto hacks top $768M in September, worst month of 2026
The $388 million Bitget breach and $320 million Liquid Network exploit accounted for most of September’s losses, though more than $270 million from the latter was later returned.
Dogecoin gets DeFi testnet as DogeOS bets miners will eventually secure its apps
DogeOS wants to turn DOGE into more than a payments and speculation asset, but its applications still rely on selected operators rather than Dogecoin miners.
Bitcoin's soft-inflation pop to $85,500 fades as bond yields refuse to fall
A cooler-than-expected PCE report sent bitcoin briefly above $85,000 on Wednesday. Treasury yields held near their highest since 2002 and the gains drained away.
MetaMask exits Ethereum validators amid undisclosed security incident
MetaMask said it is investigating the threat internally and said it has found no immediate threat to its wallets.
CFTC seeks to define event contracts as swaps amid prediction market fight
The classification could assist the CFTC’s claim that it has exclusive federal jurisdiction over event contracts offered on regulated prediction markets.
MetaMask exits Lido validators as it investigates security incident
MetaMask said it has found no immediate threat to its wallets, while Lido warned the precautionary validator exits could result in lost rewards and downtime penalties.