Bitcoin Cash spikes 30-36% after CME Group said it will list BCH futures on October 19
CME confirmed plans to launch Bitcoin Cash and Micro Bitcoin Cash futures pending regulatory review, and a fresh Grayscale filing added to the rally in BCH and
finance.yahoo · +4 outlets
Bitget hacked: roughly $350 million drained from exchange wallets
The reported drain is one of the largest exchange losses of the year and revives questions about custody and hot-wallet security at centralized venues.
Decrypt · +5 outlets
Federal Reserve unveils stablecoin rules covering reserves and capital
New Fed standards for stablecoin issuers mark a major step in formalizing dollar-backed token oversight in the US.
Decrypt · +12 outlets
Bitcoin slides to about $83,300 as Treasury yields hit highest level since 2007
Rising real yields and rekindled Fed rate-hike expectations pressured crypto prices after a multi-day rally.
CoinDesk · +12 outlets
New York sues to shut down Polymarket, calling it an illegal gambling operation
The state action escalates the regulatory fight over prediction markets as the CFTC also flagged manipulation risk in certain contracts.
Decrypt · +11 outlets
Brooklyn man sentenced to up to 12 years for $16 million Coinbase phishing scheme
The 23-year-old pleaded guilty to grand larceny and money laundering over a social engineering scheme that targeted nearly 100 Coinbase users.
Coindesk · +14 outlets
US bitcoin reserve bill clears committee as bitcoin nears $87,000 and Zcash jumps
Legislative progress on a strategic bitcoin reserve added to a broader crypto rally in early-week trading.
CoinDesk · +3 outlets
BitMEX winds down; users told how to handle funds at the exchange that invented 100x leverage
The closure marks the end of an era for a venue that shaped crypto derivatives trading and later faced US enforcement.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
UK's largest banks complete world's first interbank transactions using tokenized deposits
The trial shows major lenders moving toward blockchain-based settlement of sterling deposits within existing banking rails.
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
Circle launches 24/7 stablecoin FX engine targeting the $10 trillion currency market
The product expands Circle's business beyond issuance into foreign exchange settlement for stablecoin payments.
CryptoSlate · +2 outlets
NYSE taps Blockchain.com to reach crypto investors with tokenized stocks
The partnership is another sign that mainstream exchanges are courting crypto-native distribution channels.
Decrypt
Coinbase traces $1.1 million crypto trail behind AI phishing service EvilTokens
The investigation links an AI-assisted phishing tool to on-chain payments, highlighting how fraud tooling is industrializing.
CryptoSlate · +8 outlets
Zcash hits $1,600 as Europe unlocks first ETP listing for the privacy coin
A European exchange-traded product gives regulated investors exposure to Zcash after its sharp price run.
Decrypt · +6 outlets
SEC to allow DePIN startup to offer a token without registration
The relief is a rare clarity signal for token issuers under the current SEC posture.
Decrypt
Canada's six biggest banks team up on a shared digital dollar network
The consortium follows similar tokenized deposit efforts by UK lenders as banks test shared settlement infrastructure.
Decrypt · +1 outlets
SEC's Peirce calls for ending KYC 'panopticon' in final weeks at the agency
The commissioner's parting push argues identity requirements should be more targeted rather than blanket surveillance.
Decrypt · +3 outlets
White hats recover 52 bitcoin from Coldcard exploit and open victim claims portal
Recovery efforts continue after a hardware wallet exploit, with a public portal letting affected users check eligibility.
CryptoSlate
European central banks move to scrap a stablecoin reserve safeguard
The central banks argue MiCA's reserve rules could expose the system to stablecoin run dynamics.
CryptoSlate