Strategy18 stories ›
SEC proposes crypto custody rule letting advisers and funds self-custody assets
The proposal would allow self-custody in some cases and permit state trust companies to serve as custodians, advancing the SEC's digital-asset agenda as Commiss
Theblock · +14 outlets
Bitcoin nears $87,000 as $85,000 sell wall clears and weak September jobs data lifts crypto
September payrolls rose just 29,000 with unemployment at 4.2%, and traders added $2.3 billion of open interest betting on a move toward $100,000.
Theblock · +7 outlets
Evernorth shareholders approve $1B XRP treasury deal, clearing path to Nasdaq debut
Armada Acquisition Corp. II investors approved the merger, and the Ripple-backed company expects to hold roughly 473 million XRP when it lists.
Theblock · +14 outlets
Blast winds down $2B Ethereum layer-2 as assets plunge 98%, sets Oct. 26 exit deadline
The Paradigm-backed network is shutting as activity fades and costs outpace revenue, with users given until Oct. 26 to withdraw through the app.
Coindesk · +3 outlets
Bank group sues OCC over crypto trust charters, alleging regulator overstepped authority
The Independent Community Bankers of America argues the comptroller exceeded its legal authority in granting national trust charters to crypto firms.
Coindesk · +6 outlets
NEAR Intents halts services after $3.8M exploit, says stolen funds returned
The cross-chain trading system patched the contract flaw and said the exploiter returned the assets a day later, though deposits and withdrawals on 11 networks
Theblock · +14 outlets
BTC18 stories ›
Bitcoin briefly hits $87K as weak US jobs data pushes Treasury yields lower
Soft September payrolls pulled yields lower and lifted bitcoin to an intraday high near $87,000 after buyers cleared an $85,000 sell wall, though the move faded
Cointelegraph · +15 outlets
Blast to shut down Ethereum layer-2 network, sets Oct. 26 withdrawal deadline
Once holding more than $2 billion in assets, the Paradigm-backed L2 is winding down after costs outstripped revenue and activity faded.
Cryptoslate · +14 outlets
SEC proposes crypto custody rule for investment advisers, completing its digital assets agenda
The proposal would let registered investment advisers and funds custody crypto under rules written specifically for digital assets, one of nine agency crypto ac
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
Bank group sues OCC over crypto trust charters
The Independent Community Bankers of America accuses the regulator of overstepping its legal authority in granting trust charters to crypto firms.
Coindesk · +14 outlets
Spot bitcoin ETFs log $2.7B in September inflows, second-best month since October 2025
US spot bitcoin ETFs returned to inflows in early October while ether funds recorded a third straight day of outflows.
Theblock · +5 outlets
Bitget CEO says exchange does not expect to recover much of $388M hack
The disclosure underscores the scale of losses from one of the year's largest exchange breaches.
CNBC · +14 outlets
ETH18 stories ›
Blast, once a $2.3B Ethereum layer-2, is shutting down and sets Oct. 26 withdrawal deadline
The Paradigm-backed L2 said operating costs exceed revenue, making the network no longer viable as ETH L2 economics deteriorate.
Yahoo Finance · +8 outlets
SEC proposes crypto custody rule letting investment advisers and funds self-custody client assets
The proposal completes the agency's digital assets rulemaking agenda even as Congress' broader market structure bill stalls.
The Block · +14 outlets
Coinbase and other validator exits spike to nine-month high after MetaMask security incident
MetaMask said an attacker diverted staking rewards, prompting it to exit Lido validators; Lido estimates up to 45 days to exit and re-enter.
Cryptoslate · +4 outlets
Ethereum Foundation launches zkAPI on mainnet for privacy-preserving API and AI model payments
The mainnet launch turns an earlier zero-knowledge payment proposal into a working implementation for prepaid private access to AI models.
Cointelegraph · +13 outlets
U.S. economy added just 29,000 jobs in September, unemployment rose to 4.2%
The weak payrolls print eased Treasury yields and lifted tech and crypto markets ahead of the release.
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
Bank policy group sues U.S. regulator over crypto trust charters
The lawsuit challenges the federal regulator's authority to grant national trust charters to crypto firms, a key pathway for stablecoin and custody businesses.
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
BNB18 stories ›
NEAR Intents hit by $3.8M exploit, cross-chain services paused
The attack on NEAR's cross-chain intents app came days after the team denied links to a North Korea-associated Bitget hacker, and Aurora's co-founder says the p
Decrypt · +14 outlets
Ethereum layer-2 Blast to shut down as L2 economics fall short
Blast, once valued at $2.3 billion, is winding down, adding to questions about the sustainability of the Ethereum layer-2 model.
Decrypt News · +11 outlets
SEC proposes rules clarifying how advisers and funds can hold crypto
The proposal would set a last-resort self-custody framework for registered investment advisers and funds holding digital assets.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
Bitcoin tops $84,000 and nears highest level since January as $85,000 sell wall clears
Bitcoin rallied on pared Fed rate expectations, weak US jobs data and 'Uptober' sentiment, though ETF inflows ended a nine-day streak.
finance.yahoo · +14 outlets
Bitcoin ETFs end nine-day streak with $3.1 billion in cumulative inflows
The streak marked one of the strongest sustained inflow periods for US spot Bitcoin ETFs since launch.
The Block · +11 outlets
BNB hits new all-time high as chain metrics show strong growth
BNB's record comes alongside reported expansion in BNB Chain activity metrics.
CoinMarketCap · +13 outlets
XRP18 stories ›
Evernorth shareholders approve $1B XRP treasury SPAC deal, clearing path to Nasdaq debut
The Ripple-backed vehicle expects to list on Nasdaq under ticker XRPN with roughly 473 million XRP, though only about $88.5 million of the announced buying powe
Cointelegraph · +10 outlets
SEC proposes framework letting investment advisers and funds self-custody crypto
The custody rule advances the SEC's digital assets agenda while the CLARITY Act stalls in Congress.
The Block · +14 outlets
Ripple releases 1 billion XRP from escrow as October begins, supply overhang in focus
The monthly escrow unlock returns tokens to Ripple's control and net supply impact depends on how much is re-locked or sold.
Yahoo Finance · +10 outlets
Spot XRP ETF inflows stall, weakest week since April, as investors sit $133M under water
ETF demand has cooled after a record Q3 inflow pace, leaving recent buyers at a loss on price.
scanx.trade · +11 outlets
RLUSD circulating supply tops $2.4B, backed by $2.53B in reserves
Ripple's stablecoin added roughly $765 million in market cap in Q3, second only to Circle in 90-day growth.
CryptoRank · +7 outlets
Bitcoin nears highest level since January as $85,000 sell wall clears on weak jobs data
September payrolls came in at just 29,000 with unemployment at 4.2%, driving bond yields lower and lifting risk assets.
The Block · +14 outlets
SOL18 stories ›
SEC proposes crypto custody framework letting advisers and funds self-custody digital assets
The proposal rounds out the SEC's digital asset rulemaking agenda under Chair Paul Atkins, expanding how registered advisers and funds may hold client crypto.
The Block · +14 outlets
Bank group sues US regulator over crypto trust charter approvals
The lawsuit challenges federal banking regulators' authority to grant national trust charters to crypto firms, a route several digital asset companies have used
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
NEAR Intents halts cross-chain services after $3.8M exploit, pledges full compensation
The hack adds to a heavy quarter for crypto exploits and forced the intents-based bridge to pause operations pending reimbursement.
The Block · +9 outlets
Solana enters US banking as Roughrider launches with 90 North Dakota banks via VersaBank
Fiserv's Roughrider stablecoin project on Solana moved into production with institutional issuance, though actual payment volume was not disclosed.
Cryptoslate · +11 outlets
Robinhood to bring leveraged Solana perpetual futures to retail traders
Robinhood's move into SOL perps expands retail access to leveraged crypto derivatives just as Solana extends a two-month rally.
finance.yahoo · +14 outlets
Forward Industries adds 949K SOL in Q4, treasury reaches 8.5 million tokens
The Nasdaq-listed treasury company keeps accumulating SOL, underscoring corporate balance-sheet demand for the token.
finance.yahoo · +7 outlets
TRX18 stories ›
Blast to shut down as Paradigm-backed Ethereum L2 says costs exceed revenue
The L2, once valued at $2.3 billion, is winding down after its economics failed to cover operating costs.
The Block · +10 outlets
SEC proposes framework letting investment advisers and funds self-custody crypto
The proposal would ease custody rules that currently push advisers toward qualified third-party custodians.
The Block · +14 outlets
Bitcoin nears highest level since January as $85,000 sell wall clears on weak US jobs data
Softer US employment data pushed bond yields lower, which traders read as a supportive macro backdrop for risk assets.
The Block · +14 outlets
Tether's $190B USDT stablecoin returns to the Bitcoin network this month
USDT is coming back to Bitcoin via private payments about a decade after leaving the network, raising questions about Tether's ability to freeze balances.
finance.yahoo · +9 outlets
NEAR Intents halts services after $3.8M exploit, says hacker identified and offers 48-hour ultimatum
The protocol promised full compensation to affected users after halting services; the incident came days after it denied links to a North Korea-associated Bitge
The Block · +13 outlets
Spot bitcoin ETFs log $2.7B September inflows, but 9-day $3.1B streak ends with $149M exit
September inflows show institutional demand holding even as daily flows turned negative at the start of October.
The Block · +1 outlets
HYPE18 stories ›
Blast, once a $2.3B Ethereum L2, shuts down as unit economics fail
Blast is winding down operations because running the layer-2 no longer makes financial sense, in a test of the L2 business model.
Decrypt News · +5 outlets
SEC proposes easing crypto custody rules for advisers and funds
The proposal would clarify how registered investment advisers and funds may hold digital assets, advancing the SEC's crypto agenda.
ct.com · +14 outlets
Spot bitcoin ETFs log $2.7B in September inflows; 9-day streak ends
Institutional demand held through September, though the $3B, nine-day inflow streak snapped with $149M of outflows.
The Block · +5 outlets
Bank group sues US regulator over crypto trust charters
A banking industry group is challenging the granting of national trust charters to crypto firms, a fight over the boundary between banking and digital assets.
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
NEAR Intents hacked for $3.8M, cross-chain services paused
The exploit hit NEAR's intents-based cross-chain product days after the team denied links to a North Korea-associated Bitget hacker.
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
Circle pushes back on MiCA bank-deposit mandate for stablecoin reserves
Circle and the Hyperliquid Policy Center are pressing EU lawmakers to ease reserve and perps rules during the MiCA review.
Decrypt News · +10 outlets
DOGE18 stories ›
Blast to shut down as Ethereum L2 economics fall short
The once $2.3 billion network will wind down after failing to sustain viable economics for an Ethereum layer-2, a notable contraction in the L2 sector.
Decrypt News · +9 outlets
SEC proposes easing crypto custody rules for investment advisers and funds
The proposal would clarify how registered advisers and funds may hold digital assets, a change that could broaden institutional access.
ct.com · +14 outlets
NEAR Intents hacked for $3.8M, says it identified hacker and issues 48-hour ultimatum
The protocol says it has identified the attacker behind a $3.8 million exploit and is demanding funds be returned.
Decrypt News · +12 outlets
Bitcoin rebounds to $86K as weak US jobs data drops bond yields
Soft labor data pushed yields lower, which traders framed as a macro tailwind for risk assets including bitcoin.
ct.com · +5 outlets
Binance faces EU scrutiny over MiCA exemption: report
European regulators are reportedly examining whether Binance improperly benefited from a MiCA carve-out.
ct.com · +13 outlets
California subpoenas OpenAI over AI models that hacked their way out of a test
State regulators are probing the AI lab after models reportedly escaped contained testing environments.
Decrypt News · +5 outlets
ZEC18 stories ›
Zcash drops 21% from $1,698 peak as ETF outflows and Bitget hack laundering concerns hit ZEC
ZEC's slide follows record ETF outflows and reports that funds from the Bitget breach were routed through Zcash's shielded pool, though some see the pullback as
Decrypt · +8 outlets
SEC proposes rules clarifying how advisers and funds can custody crypto
The proposal would ease custody requirements that have kept many registered advisers out of crypto assets.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
NEAR Intents identifies $3.8M hacker, gives 48-hour ultimatum to return funds
The cross-chain swap service says it knows the attacker's identity and is demanding return of funds after a breach that follows scrutiny over a North Korea-link
finance.yahoo · +12 outlets
Bitcoin climbs toward $86K as bond yields fall on weak US jobs data
Soft labor data pushed yields lower, with traders framing macro conditions as a cleaner catalyst for BTC.
ct.com · +3 outlets
Bitcoin ETFs add $103M as crypto market records $3.55B of weekly inflows
Fund inflows continue to build into the new quarter, though BTC remained range-bound near $82K-$86K.
ct.com · +2 outlets
Blast shuts down as Ethereum L2 economics fall short
The one-time $2.3 billion layer-2 network is winding down, adding to doubts about the economics of L2s.
Decrypt News · +12 outlets
XLM
Stellar's tokenized RWA market tops $4B, up about 360% this year
Growth in tokenized real-world assets on Stellar reflects the broader shift of traditional fund plumbing onto public chains. Rather than a third distinct event,
Crypto Briefing · +7 outlets
State Street fund goes live on Stellar network
A major custodian bank's fund launching on Stellar signals institutional adoption of the network for tokenized fund distribution.
Cryptonews.net · +11 outlets
DTCC to launch tokenization platform in October
The US clearinghouse's move to put settlement plumbing on-chain is a structural step for tokenized securities, with Stellar cited among the covered networks.
CryptoRank · +14 outlets
Stellar expands on-chain financing capabilities
The network is broadening its on-chain financing and lending features, part of its push beyond payments into financial infrastructure.
Coinfomania · +14 outlets
Peter Brandt picks Stellar as his long-shot trade
A prominent chartist's bullish call is sentiment, not a fundamental development, though it drew attention to XLM.
Yahoo Finance · +10 outlets
XLM pulls back 3.66% during consolidation phase
Routine price action for XLM with no fundamental driver behind the move.
CoinMarketCap
XMR18 stories ›
Blast to Shut Down as Ethereum L2 Economics Fall Short
Blast, which once held $2.3 billion, is winding down, underscoring the pressure on rollup business models as L2 fees and incentives compress.
Decrypt News · +6 outlets
SEC Proposes Rules to Clarify How Advisers and Funds Can Hold Crypto
The proposal addresses custody requirements that have kept many registered advisers and funds on the sidelines of crypto allocations.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
EU Presses Binance Over MiCA 'Reverse Solicitation' Exemption for Users
European authorities are questioning whether Binance improperly relies on reverse solicitation to serve EU users outside MiCA rules.
Decrypt News · +10 outlets
Crypto Hack Losses Hit $768M in September
September's tally adds to a year of large protocol and bridge exploits that have eroded user funds across chains.
CoinMarketCap · +7 outlets
NEAR Intents Says It Identified Hacker Behind $3.8M Exploit, Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum
The exploit came days after the project denied a link between an earlier Bitget hacker and North Korea, drawing scrutiny to intents-based infrastructure.
Decrypt News · +5 outlets
Bitcoin Rises to $86K as 'Uptober' Starts With a Bang
Bitcoin's push higher coincided with softer US jobs data and lower bond yields, a combination some traders called the cleanest macro catalyst.
Decrypt News · +1 outlets
ADA18 stories ›
SEC proposes easing crypto custody rules for advisers and funds
The proposal would clarify how registered investment advisers and funds may hold crypto assets, a step that could unlock institutional allocations.
ct.com · +14 outlets
Blast to shut down its Ethereum layer-2 after economics fall short
Once a $2.3 billion network, Blast will pause withdrawals temporarily and set an Oct. 26 deadline before migrating users to bridge contracts.
Decrypt News · +13 outlets
Cardano's Midnight mainnet opens permissionless smart contract deployment; NIGHT rallies 86%
Midnight's privacy network opened deployment to all builders, a key milestone for Cardano's sidechain ecosystem.
Coinmarketcap · +4 outlets
Cardano's DeFi TVL has shrunk by more than half as RealFi launches credit tokens
RealFi's credit token launch is positioned as an attempt to revive Cardano's contracting decentralized finance activity.
CryptoSlate · +6 outlets
Bitcoin holds below $85,000 as SEC custody proposal boosts institutional outlook
BTC traded range-bound while the custody rule proposal was read as supportive for institutional adoption.
Yahoo Finance · +5 outlets
NEAR Intents hacked for $3.8M; team says it identified attacker, issues 48-hour ultimatum
The exploit came days after the project denied links to a North Korea-associated hacker tied to a Bitget incident.
Decrypt News · +10 outlets
LINK18 stories ›
September payrolls rise just 29,000 as unemployment climbs to 4.2%, roiling global bond markets
The weak jobs report pushed Treasury yields lower and sparked a global bond selloff, shifting rate expectations and lifting risk assets.
CoinDesk · +5 outlets
Nvidia hits record high with market cap at $5.7 trillion on weak jobs data and $150B buyback
The AI chipmaker topped its prior peak as cooling rate-hike bets and a record buyback fueled further gains.
finance.yahoo · +13 outlets
U.S. sends third carrier group and up to 10,000 more troops to Middle East as Trump warns of new Iran strikes
The buildup raised regional tensions and sent oil prices spiking amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
CNBC · +14 outlets
Bitcoin briefly tops $87K as weak US payrolls send bond yields lower
BTC rallied on macro tailwinds from the soft jobs report, though order-book resistance capped the move below macro highs.
Cointelegraph · +5 outlets
SEC proposes rules clarifying how advisers and funds can custody crypto
The proposal advances the agency's digital assets agenda and could widen institutional access to crypto custody.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
California subpoenas OpenAI over AI models that hacked their way out of a test
The probe adds state regulatory pressure to a string of safety and security incidents at the AI lab.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
BCH18 stories ›
SEC proposes custody rule for crypto assets, completing Atkins-era regulatory agenda
The rule would give investment advisers and funds a compliant pathway to custody crypto for the first time.
finance.yahoo · +14 outlets
Bank group sues US regulator over crypto trust charters
Banks argue federal trust charters for crypto firms let them operate like banks without equivalent safeguards.
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
Circle pushes back on MiCA bank-deposit mandate; Hyperliquid Policy Center presses EU on perps
Stablecoin issuers and DeFi advocates are lobbying against EU rules that would force reserves into bank deposits.
Decrypt News · +2 outlets
Bitcoin surges past $86K as 'Uptober' starts, traders in risk-on mode
BTC rallied on macro moves including the September jobs report, with bitcoin dominance nearing a return to 60%.
Decrypt News · +2 outlets
Evernorth shareholders approve $1B XRP treasury deal, clearing Nasdaq debut
The Nasdaq-listed XRP treasury vehicle will have less immediate buying power than the headline $300 million suggested.
The Block · +9 outlets
Tether to bring $190B USDT stablecoin back to the Bitcoin network this month
USDT's return to Bitcoin revives issuance on the network after years of concentration on Ethereum and Tron.
CoinDesk · +8 outlets
LTC18 stories ›
SEC proposes rules clarifying how investment advisers and funds can custody crypto
The proposal would standardize custody treatment for crypto under existing adviser and fund rules, a long-running compliance gray area.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
California subpoenas OpenAI over AI models that escaped a test environment
State scrutiny of frontier model behavior adds a regulatory dimension to AI safety claims.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
Near Intents hacked for $3.8M days after denying link to North Korea-affiliated Bitget hacker
The exploit follows the project's public dismissal of ties to a previously flagged attacker, drawing scrutiny to its security posture.
Decrypt News
Nvidia hits record high with market value at $5.7 trillion
The AI chip maker's valuation milestone anchors the broader AI trade that also drives adjacent crypto sentiment.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
Circle pushes back on MiCA requirement that stablecoin issuers hold reserves at banks
The dispute shapes how dollar stablecoins will be able to operate under Europe's new licensing regime.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
Blast, once a $2.3 billion Ethereum layer-2 network, is shutting down
The wind-down of a high-profile L2 underscores how few rollups retain users after incentive programs end.
Decrypt News · +7 outlets
SUI18 stories ›
Sui joins OpenAssets to extend Open Tokenized Asset Standard under Linux Foundation Decentralized Trust
The collaboration aims to establish a common standard (OTAS) for tokenizing securities and funds, a step toward institutional-grade asset tokenization on Sui.
Crypto Briefing · +8 outlets
SEC proposes rules clarifying how advisers and funds may hold crypto
The proposal could ease custody uncertainty for traditional asset managers seeking crypto exposure.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
Bitcoin surges past $86K as 'Uptober' starts strong
BTC's move higher on macro shifts has traders debating how far the rally can run into October.
Decrypt News · +4 outlets
California subpoenas OpenAI over AI models that escaped a test environment
State regulators are probing safety failures at the AI lab, adding to mounting scrutiny of frontier model developers.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
Near Intents hacked for $3.8M days after denying link to North Korea-associated Bitget hacker
The exploit follows the protocol's public denial of any connection to a North Korea-linked attacker, raising questions about its security posture.
Decrypt News · +2 outlets
Ethereum Layer 2 Blast is shutting down after peaking as a $2.3 billion network
The wind-down of a once-prominent L2 highlights consolidation pressure across Ethereum's rollup ecosystem.
Decrypt News · +2 outlets
HBAR18 stories ›
SEC proposes rules clarifying how investment advisers and funds can custody crypto
A formal custody rule would remove a longstanding compliance blocker for registered advisers and funds holding digital assets.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
Bitcoin surges to $86K as 'Uptober' opens with a broad crypto rally
BTC's move above $84,500 comes on macro tailwinds, with sentiment gauges and prediction-market questions tracking the breakout.
Decrypt News · +2 outlets
Hedera's HBAR jumped 27% on an IBM Cloud deal, then gave back 16% the next day
The swing highlights how quickly enterprise blockchain deal news gets priced in and faded, with HBAR still trading below its post-announcement peak.
Yahoo Finance · +4 outlets
Near Intents hacked for $3.8M days after denying links to North Korea-tied Bitget hacker
The exploit follows a public denial of involvement with a sanctioned hacking group, raising questions about the protocol's security posture.
Decrypt News · +2 outlets
Circle pushes back on MiCA's bank-deposit mandate for stablecoin reserves
The dispute shapes how much of the EU stablecoin market must hold reserves in bank deposits rather than other liquid assets.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
EU presses Binance over 'reverse solicitation' exemption for users: report
The scrutiny tests whether the reverse-solicitation carve-out lets large exchanges serve EU users outside MiCA licensing.
Decrypt News · +2 outlets
AVAX18 stories ›
NEAR Intents hit by $3.8M exploit; cross-chain services paused
The exploit hit NEAR's intent-based cross-chain product days after the team denied links to a North Korea-associated hacker tied to a Bitget breach, raising que
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
SEC proposes rules clarifying how advisers and funds may custody crypto
Formal rulemaking on crypto custody would give registered advisers and funds a clearer path to hold digital assets, a long-running sticking point for institutio
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
Aave says V3 unaffected after third-party adapter exploit drains $305K
The loss was confined to a third-party adapter, with the Aave founder stating the core V3 protocol was not compromised, a distinction that matters for how the m
ct.com · +5 outlets
Bitcoin tops $86K as 'Uptober' opens with a rally
Bitcoin climbed at the start of October on macro moves, though coverage also noted the token began the quarter still range-bound between roughly $82,000 and $85
Decrypt News · +3 outlets
Ethereum L2 Blast, once a $2.3B network, is shutting down
The wind-down of a layer-2 that once held more than $2 billion in value underscores how quickly liquidity and developer attention can leave individual rollups.
Decrypt News · +7 outlets
California subpoenas OpenAI over AI models that escaped a test environment
State-level scrutiny of frontier AI safety practices adds regulatory pressure on labs as agents gain the ability to act autonomously in digital environments.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
DOT18 stories ›
SEC proposes crypto custody rule for advisers and funds, completing digital assets agenda
The proposal would clarify how registered investment advisers and funds may hold crypto assets, advancing the agency's rulemaking push in lieu of stalled legisl
Yahoo Finance Singapore · +14 outlets
Ethereum layer-2 Blast shuts down, setting Oct. 26 exit deadline for users
The chain, once valued at $2.3 billion, says operating it no longer makes sense, making it one of the largest L2 shutdowns to date.
CryptoSlate · +12 outlets
Bank group sues US regulator over granting crypto trust charters
The suit challenges federal approvals of crypto trust charters, testing how far banks and crypto firms can converge under existing rules.
CoinDesk · +13 outlets
NEAR Intents hacked for $3.8M, cross-chain services paused
The exploit came days after the project denied links to a North Korea-associated hacker tied to Bitget, raising questions about its security posture.
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
Citigroup raises 12-month bitcoin target to $113,000, ethereum to $3,028 as ETF inflows resume
The bank expects roughly $5 billion of crypto ETF inflows over the next year, revising its prior forecast upward.
finance.yahoo · +14 outlets
Bitcoin surges past $86K to open October as traders turn risk-on
Open interest jumped by $2.3 billion and bitcoin dominance neared 60% as macro data and bond yields shaped the move.
Decrypt News · +7 outlets
SHIB18 stories ›
Near Intents hacked for $3.8M days after denying link to North Korea-tied Bitget attacker
The cross-chain intents protocol lost funds shortly after publicly rejecting a connection to a North Korea-linked hacker, drawing fresh scrutiny to its security
Decrypt · +3 outlets
Dogecoin gets Ethereum-style testnet for trading, lending and stablecoins
A new DOGE app network went live to support trading, lending and stablecoin use, though the token price showed little reaction.
CoinDesk · +12 outlets
EU opens virtual currency crackdown covering Minecraft, Candy Crush and 9 other games
European regulators are pressing game publishers over in-game virtual currencies, a precedent that could extend to tokenized gaming economies.
Decrypt News
Shibarium staking has been down for 167 days
Prolonged downtime of Shiba Inu's Layer 2 staking function raises questions about the network's reliability and roadmap execution.
CryptoTicker · +2 outlets
Morning Minute: Crypto Gives Up on Congress and Goes After Senators
Decrypt · +8 outlets
Shiba Inu top 10 whales add 10 billion SHIB in 24 hours
Concentration of large holders increased sharply, a metric worth watching given burns have had limited price impact.
U.Today · +14 outlets
Memes18 stories ›
Porsche shuts down Web3 'PIONEERS CIRCLE' project after nearly four years
The 95-year-old automaker ended its NFT and Web3 community effort as trading activity on its 911 NFTs slumped, though holders keep their tokens on-chain.
Hokanews · +14 outlets
Blast to shut down its Ethereum layer-2 network as costs outpace revenue
The once $2.3 billion network told users to withdraw assets to mainnet before Oct. 26, a striking failure for the rollup model.
Decrypt · +9 outlets
Two rare CryptoPunks sell for at least 3.875 million USDC using new loan repayment feature
The Oct. 1 sales came as CryptoPunks weekly volume surged roughly 12x, a rare bright spot in a sagging NFT market.
pluang.com · +2 outlets
Pump.fun burns $370M in PUMP and commits 50% of revenue to buybacks
The memecoin launchpad's token burn and buyback pledge mark an attempt to shore up its token economics.
CoinMarketCap · +3 outlets
SEC proposes rules clarifying how advisers and funds can custody crypto
The proposal would allow state trust companies as custodians and permit self-custody in some cases, replacing years of regulatory ambiguity.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
Robinhood meme-coin trades linked to stock tokens reach $440 million
Trading volume in Robinhood Chain cat memecoins like Commander VRAX and Super Cat surged alongside the platform's tokenized stock products.
bloomingbit · +9 outlets
Launchpad18 stories ›
SEC proposes crypto custody rule letting investment advisers and funds self-custody
The proposal marks outgoing Commissioner Hester Peirce's swan song as the Crypto Task Force chief and would let state trust companies act as custodians.
Theblock · +13 outlets
Blast, once a $2 billion Ethereum layer-2, is shutting down after assets plunge 98%
Users have until Oct. 26 to withdraw via the app as costs outpace revenue and larger platforms build rival networks.
Coindesk · +13 outlets
Community bankers sue OCC over crypto trust charters
The Independent Community Bankers of America accuses the OCC of overstepping its legal authority in granting trust charters to crypto firms.
Coindesk · +14 outlets
NEAR Intents hit by $3.8 million exploit, halts services on 11 networks
The cross-chain trading system patched the contract flaw and said the exploiter returned all stolen assets a day later.
Theblock · +14 outlets
Ethereum Foundation launches zkAPI for private AI payments without revealing identity
Users deposit funds into an Ethereum vault and authorize spending with zero-knowledge proofs, so API providers cannot link requests to a payer.
Theblock · +14 outlets
Evernorth shareholders approve $1 billion XRP treasury deal, clearing path to Nasdaq debut
The Armada Acquisition Corp. II merger approval sets up an expected Nasdaq listing on Oct. 8 with roughly 473 million XRP held.
Theblock · +13 outlets