Zcash's NU7 upgrade goes live on public testnet, targeting 25-second blocks and a Nov. 5 mainnet date
NU7 arriving on testnet ahead of schedule moves ZEC closer to faster block times, a technical milestone for the privacy coin during a period of heavy price spec
bitcoinfoundation.org · +9 outlets
OKX and NYSE owner ICE file for 24/7 tokenized trading in 60 US stocks under an SEC exemption
The filing would extend round-the-clock blockchain-based trading of US equities, a step toward mainstream tokenized securities.
Decrypt News · +7 outlets
Bitget rebuilt a $309 million protection fund after a $388 million hack; Chainalysis tied the exploit to North Korea
Chainalysis used AI to trace the Bitget hack to North Korean actors, while the exchange has rebuilt its user protection fund.
Yahoo Finance · +4 outlets
Bitcoin holds near $86,000 as the dollar strengthens and European risks mount
BTC touched an eight-month high near $87,000 before reversing, a move traders tied to macro and currency conditions.
coindesk.com · +1 outlets
Trump taps former SEC chair Jay Clayton to lead a new Super Intelligence Force AI push
Clayton, who led the SEC during the Ripple lawsuit, is moving to a White House artificial-intelligence role.
ct.com · +13 outlets
Banking group sues to block crypto's 'side door' into the banking system
The lawsuit targets the pathway that lets crypto firms access banking services, a core US policy battleground.
Decrypt News · +8 outlets
Zcash advocacy group registers its first Washington lobbyist, pushing on CLARITY Act and digital-asset tax policy
Zcash interests are joining the broader crypto lobbying push as US market-structure legislation remains stalled in Congress.
Startup Fortune · +7 outlets
Zcash ETF posts over $93 million in weekly outflows as the ZEC rally stalls
Flows out of the Zcash ETF are a concrete signal of fading demand after the token's sharp multi-month run.
beincrypto.com · +9 outlets
Ethereum staking exit queue jumps fivefold as holders face a two-week wait
A lengthening withdrawal queue signals shifting holder positioning in ETH staking.
coindesk.com · +1 outlets
NEAR Intents recovers the full $3.8 million stolen after a 48-hour ultimatum to the exploiter
The recovery follows NEAR's earlier blocking of $50 million of funds stolen from Bitget, highlighting cross-protocol response to exploits.
Decrypt News · +13 outlets
US Treasury targets a $2 million Hamas fundraising network spanning Europe and Gaza
The sanctions action highlights continued Treasury focus on crypto-linked terror financing channels.
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BlackRock's next big tokenization bet
The asset manager's move signals continued institutional appetite for tokenized real-world assets.
coindesk.com · +13 outlets
Kraken operator Payward and Singapore Gulf Bank build a platform for 24/7 institutional crypto settlement
The tie-up targets round-the-clock institutional settlement, part of crypto's push into traditional banking rails.
coindesk.com · +2 outlets
Metaplanet added 1,000 bitcoin net in the third quarter, bringing holdings to 44,000 BTC
The Japanese company continues its strategy of accumulating bitcoin as a treasury asset.
coindesk.com · +6 outlets
Tether brings its $184 billion stablecoin back to Bitcoin, reviving debate on BTC as a payments network
Tether's return to Bitcoin rails raises questions about whether BTC can regain a payments role.
24/7 Wall St. · +1 outlets
Bitcoin ETFs draw $134 million as 'Uptober' starts green
ETF inflows are a key demand signal to start the month.
Decrypt News · +2 outlets
Ether's liquidity shrank versus bitcoin in Q3 while XRP bids piled up
The Q3 data points to shifting depth and positioning across major tokens.
coindesk.com · +1 outlets
Bitcoin technicals signal a shift as Ethereum gears up for Glamsterdam
A week-ahead look flags a potential bullish technical signal for BTC and Ethereum's next upgrade.
coindesk.com · +1 outlets