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Strategy18 stories ›

EU securities regulator gives crypto platforms 3 months to remove unauthorized stablecoins
ESMA said MiCA-authorized platforms must block new access to non-compliant stablecoins while national regulators oversee exits for existing holdings.
Coindesk · +9 outlets
Thailand SEC issues bitcoin and ether ETF rules effective Oct. 16
Thai asset managers will be able to launch locally listed crypto ETFs, initially limited to bitcoin and ether under new custody and trading rules.
Theblock · +7 outlets
Metaplanet sold 10,000 BTC in Q3, then bought 11,000 back in liquidity demonstration
The Tokyo-listed bitcoin treasury company executed the round trip partly to show rating agencies its holdings are liquid enough for a credit rating.
ZyCrypto · +14 outlets
Bitcoin steadies near $82,500 after Trump rules out Iran strike before midterms
BTC recovered on the geopolitics headline but remains about 4% lower on the week, with ether down 9%.
Coindesk
UK sanctions three crypto exchanges over alleged Russia sanctions evasion
Britain said the platforms and two payment services may have helped Russia evade financial sanctions, with two handling transactions tied to the Kremlin-backed
Coindesk · +14 outlets
Robinhood adds $25M in bitcoin to its own corporate balance sheet
The retail brokerage made its first direct BTC purchase for its own treasury, framing it as asset diversification.
CryptoRank · +14 outlets

BTC18 stories ›

Bitcoin steadies near $82,500 after Trump rules out Iran strike before midterms; BTC still down 4% on the week
BTC recovered to about $82,000 after the geopolitical de-escalation, but ether has lost 9% on the week and the broader market remains fragile.
Coindesk
Bitcoin fell below $81,000, sparking about $1 billion in crypto liquidations with ether bets hardest hit
Roughly $356 million in ETH positions were liquidated over 24 hours, about six times bitcoin's rate relative to market cap, as BTC touched a one-month low.
Coindesk · +13 outlets
US spot bitcoin and ether ETFs see October outflows swell toward $1 billion
Bitcoin funds lost $244 million on Thursday and ether funds extended their outflow streak to eight sessions, with only XRP ETFs in the green.
Cointelegraph · +9 outlets
US government moves $1 billion in seized Bitfinex hack bitcoin to unlabeled wallets, with no sale indicated
Arkham data shows 12,267 BTC left a wallet holding coins stolen in the 2016 Bitfinex hack, a day after $383 million hit Coinbase Prime without an exchange depos
Coindesk · +14 outlets
Thailand SEC finalizes bitcoin and ether ETF rules, taking effect Oct. 16 on the Stock Exchange of Thailand
Thai asset managers can launch locally listed crypto ETFs limited to bitcoin and ether, while retail access to foreign crypto ETFs is barred.
Theblock · +9 outlets
EU securities regulator ESMA gives crypto platforms three months to drop non-MiCA stablecoins such as USDT
Authorized platforms must block new access to stablecoins failing MiCA rules, with national authorities overseeing existing customer holdings.
Coindesk · +11 outlets

ETH18 stories ›

Ethereum researcher Justin Drake urges 'bunker mode' as AI threat to crypto encryption sparks industry debate
The warning that AI agents could break ECDSA private keys before quantum computers prompted a widening argument over crypto's security assumptions.
finance.yahoo · +14 outlets
Vitalik Buterin warns against rushed wallet migrations amid AI encryption worries
Ethereum's co-founder tempered the bunker mode debate with practical guidance on addresses and multisigs, saying users should not rush.
finance.yahoo · +7 outlets
BitMine to halt ether purchases at 5% supply cap, Tom Lee says; BMNR falls 7%
BitMine holds about 4.9% of Ethereum's supply and says it will stop accumulating once it crosses 5%, removing a major source of ETH demand.
Cointelegraph · +14 outlets
Bitcoin and ether ETFs see heaviest outflows since June as market slide deepens
Bitcoin ETFs shed nearly $500 million in a day and ether funds hit multi-week and nine-month outflow highs, signaling fading demand.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
Bitcoin falls below $82,000 as Iran strike report lifts oil and triggers nearly $1B in liquidations
A report of possible US strikes on Iran pushed oil higher and risk assets lower, wiping out roughly $1 billion in leveraged crypto positions.
finance.yahoo · +7 outlets
US government moves $1B in bitcoin seized from Bitfinex hacker; no sale confirmed
On-chain transfers to Coinbase Prime wallets revived questions about whether the government will liquidate seized BTC, though no sale was announced.
Decrypt News · +10 outlets

BNB18 stories ›

Bitcoin falls below $82,000 as liquidations top $1 billion and altcoins slide
Crypto markets sold off broadly, with CoinDesk's market index down 4.4% in 24 hours as Bitcoin broke through a large $81,000 buy wall and forced roughly $1 bill
finance.yahoo · +14 outlets
US government moves $103M in seized bitcoin and BNB, and offloads $770M in bitcoin
The transfers of seized assets drew attention because the government has not explained the moves, though similar past transfers have preceded auctions or custod
Yahoo Finance · +2 outlets
US spot Bitcoin ETF outflows hit $485M, erasing October inflows
Persistent ETF redemptions signal waning institutional demand during the October price slide.
The Cryptonomist · +4 outlets
Over 6 million bitcoin sit behind exposed public keys as AI decryption warnings mount
The amount of BTC with exposed keys keeps growing, a long-standing risk that researchers say AI advances could make more urgent.
CoinDesk · +13 outlets
Empire Market co-creator sentenced to 40 years over $430M dark web bazaar
The sentence is one of the harshest handed down in a dark web marketplace case, reflecting intensified enforcement against crypto-enabled crime.
Decrypt News · +2 outlets
Coldcard loses $70M in 41 minutes as CZ warns hardware wallets can fail
The incident and Binance founder CZ's comments stoked debate about hardware wallet security, at the same time as OneKey launched a new device with a portfolio v
Yellow.com · +1 outlets

XRP18 stories ›

Ripple Prime expands into leveraged ETF swap financing, challenging Wall Street banks
Ripple's prime brokerage unit is financing leveraged stock ETF bets, moving into a fee business long dominated by banks, though it is unclear how much of the ac
Pluang · +15 outlets
XRP slides with crypto market as record liquidations hit $1 billion and bitcoin falls toward $80,000
A broad crypto drawdown wiped out leveraged positions, with XRP and other majors extending losses alongside bitcoin.
CryptoSlate · +14 outlets
Bitcoin steadies near $82,500 after Trump rules out Iran strike before midterms
Oil and geopolitical risk drove crypto swings, with bitcoin recovering after the risk of a near-term US strike on Iran eased.
CoinDesk · +3 outlets
Bitcoin ETFs bleed nearly $500 million in a day, erasing October inflows
Spot bitcoin ETF outflows accelerated during the market pullback, reversing gains booked earlier in the month.
CoinDesk · +7 outlets
Samsung Wallet adds USDC stablecoin transfers on 82 million US Galaxy devices
The wallet integration taps Solana and Sui rails for zero-fee remittances, expanding mainstream stablecoin distribution.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
XRP ETFs near $1.7 billion in assets but weekly inflows slump to about $4 million
Traded XRP funds have built a sizable asset base, but recent inflow figures show demand cooling sharply even as the crypto selloff pressures prices.
Cryptoslate · +14 outlets

SOL18 stories ›

Securitize launches 1:1-backed tokenized US stocks on Solana, starting with Apple, Nvidia and Strategy
Securitize's tokenized equity product puts real shares with dividends and voting rights onchain on Solana, with NYSE and OKX-ICE venues planned, a notable step
finance.yahoo · +14 outlets
Samsung Wallet taps Solana for zero-fee USDC transfers on 82 million US Galaxy devices
Samsung's push brings stablecoin remittances to a mainstream phone install base via Solana and Sui, expanding consumer stablecoin distribution.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
Bitcoin slides below $81,000, triggering nearly $1 billion in crypto liquidations
A broad risk-off move hit leveraged positions, with altcoins like Cardano and Solana leading losses and analysts eyeing an $80,000-$90,000 Q4 range.
finance.yahoo · +13 outlets
Bitcoin rebounds to about $82,000 after Trump rules out Iran strike before midterms
Risk sentiment recovered as oil fell and geopolitical fears eased, lifting bitcoin off lows hit earlier in the week.
CoinDesk · +13 outlets
ESMA gives EU crypto platforms three months to drop non-MiCA stablecoins such as USDT
The deadline forces European venues to delist non-compliant stablecoins, a significant compliance shock for issuers and traders.
CoinDesk · +13 outlets
US government moves $1 billion in Bitcoin seized from Bitfinex hacker, no sign of sale
Onchain transfers of seized coins to Coinbase-linked wallets revived questions about potential government selling pressure.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets

TRX18 stories ›

Bitcoin steadies near $82,500 after Trump rules out Iran strike before midterms
BTC recovered from an oil-shock driven dip below $83,000 after the White House ruled out an Iran strike before the midterms.
CoinDesk · +1 outlets
ESMA gives EU crypto platforms 3 months to drop non-MiCA stablecoins such as USDT
EU regulators set a hard deadline for exchanges to delist non-compliant stablecoins, tightening the bloc's stablecoin regime.
CoinDesk · +11 outlets
US government moves $1 billion in seized bitcoin tied to Bitfinex hack, with no sign of sale
On-chain transfers of seized BTC drew market attention though officials gave no indication of an imminent sale.
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
Bitcoin ETFs suffer worst daily outflow since June, shedding nearly $500 million
A single-day ETF outflow erased October's inflows as the crypto selloff deepened.
CoinDesk · +4 outlets
Thailand's SEC approves spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs for Stock Exchange of Thailand
Thailand joins a growing list of Asian markets clearing spot crypto ETF listings.
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
Samsung Wallet to add USDC transfers on Solana for US Galaxy users in October
Samsung is adding zero-fee USDC remittances across roughly 82 million US Galaxy devices via Solana and Sui.
cointelegraph.com · +14 outlets

HYPE18 stories ›

Bitcoin steadies near $82,000 after Trump rules out Iran strike before midterms
Bitcoin recovered from a slide as geopolitical risk eased, with oil prices falling after Trump ruled out strikes on Iran before the midterms.
CoinDesk · +4 outlets
ESMA gives EU crypto platforms three months to drop non-MiCA stablecoins like USDT
The EU regulator's deadline forces exchanges to delist stablecoins that do not comply with MiCA, pressuring the largest dollar token by market cap.
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
US government moves $1 billion in Bitcoin seized from Bitfinex hacker
On-chain movement of seized coins revives questions about how and when the US marshals might liquidate confiscated bitcoin.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
Securitize launches tokenized US stocks on Solana, plans NYSE and OKX trading
Tokenized Nvidia, Apple and Amazon shares expand the onchain equities market to a major public chain with exchange distribution planned.
CoinDesk · +12 outlets
Samsung taps Solana and Sui for zero-fee USDC remittances on 82 million phones
Samsung Wallet integration puts stablecoin transfers in front of a mass consumer base, a notable step for mainstream crypto payments.
CoinDesk · +11 outlets
Hyperliquid Labs completes $330 million HYPE OTC distribution
The large off-market token distribution is a test of how HYPE supply is absorbed by buyers outside public exchanges.
Coinfomania · +9 outlets

DOGE18 stories ›

Bitcoin falls below $82,000 as ETF outflows hit $485M, erasing October inflows
Bitcoin's slide below $82,000 came alongside nearly $1B in liquidations and the worst ETF outflow day since June, turning the seasonal "Uptober" narrative negat
cointelegraph.com · +9 outlets
US government moves about $1B in seized Bitcoin after earlier $770M transfers
The on-chain transfers of seized coins from the Bitfinex hack case drew attention as a potential source of sell pressure.
cointelegraph.com · +8 outlets
Samsung Wallet to add USDC transfers on Solana for US Galaxy users in October
The integration puts stablecoin transfers on more than 80 million US Galaxy devices, a notable consumer distribution win for Solana-based payments.
cointelegraph.com · +14 outlets
Bitwise CEO calls 'tragic' Dogecoin ETF failure a sign of gap between ETF buyers and crypto-app users
The comments highlight weak institutional demand for a Dogecoin ETF despite the token's large retail following.
The Block · +6 outlets
Metallicus launches DogecoinVM payment layer on mainnet, claiming 300x faster transactions
The launch is the first concrete step toward the smart-contract and scaling features Dogecoin holders have been promised, though the speed claim is vendor-suppl
Hokanews · +4 outlets
DOGE slides below 9 cents as open interest drops and liquidations hit $700M across majors
Dogecoin's decline outpaced most majors as leveraged positions unwound across Bitcoin, ETH, XRP, SOL and DOGE.
The Crypto Times · +6 outlets

ZEC18 stories ›

Zcash ETF outflows accelerate as Grayscale's ZCSH sheds $93M and October redemptions hit $59M
ZEC's privacy-ETF rally is cooling as Grayscale's vehicle bleeds assets even while spot ZEC trades higher, and the Winklevoss twins pitch a competing spot Zcash
finance.yahoo · +8 outlets
Bitcoin crashes through $81,000 buy wall as $1 billion in crypto liquidations unfold
Ether positions were liquidated at roughly six times bitcoin's rate during the flush, and US spot bitcoin ETFs saw their worst losses since June.
CryptoSlate · +5 outlets
Bitcoin steadies near $82,500 after Trump rules out Iran strike before midterms
Oil prices dropped and risk assets recovered after the US president ruled out military action against Iran ahead of the midterms.
CoinDesk · +2 outlets
US government moves $1 billion in bitcoin seized from the Bitfinex hack
The transfer of seized BTC to Coinbase Prime follows a prior $770 million move and comes with no sign of an imminent sale.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
Zcash falls 15.6% as liquidations and risk-off sentiment hit privacy coins
ZEC's sharp reversal follows a rally that saw privacy coins Zcash and Dash surge 80% while the broader crypto market sold off.
CoinMarketCap · +8 outlets
Thailand's SEC approves spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs for the Stock Exchange of Thailand
The approval adds a fifth Asian market for regulated spot crypto ETFs, expanding institutional access in Southeast Asia.
CoinDesk · +14 outlets

XLM10 stories ›

IMF names XRP and Stellar among key blockchains in cross-border payments review
The IMF's continued mention of XRP and Stellar keeps both networks in the institutional conversation about blockchain-based cross-border payment rails.
Pluang · +2 outlets
Stellar tokenized Treasuries market adds about $96M, RWA total cited at $4B
Stellar's tokenized real-world asset market is expanding as tokenized Treasury products on the network grow, though the coverage is bundled with promotion of th
TechBullion · +1 outlets
Ethereum leads $35B tokenized fund market with $16.8B in assets
Tokenized fund assets have scaled into the tens of billions, with Ethereum holding the largest share of the market by chain.
BlockTelegraph · +2 outlets
Avalanche tokenized Treasury market reaches $545M after rapid growth
Tokenized Treasury issuance on Avalanche has grown quickly, adding to evidence that the RWA category is spreading across multiple chains.
CryptoRank · +2 outlets
Franklin Templeton says on-chain records add utility to funds
The asset manager argues that blockchain-based recordkeeping improves operational utility for fund products, reinforcing traditional finance's tokenization push
TOKENPOST · +12 outlets
Stellar trades near $0.20 as technical readings conflict
XLM hovered around the $0.20 level with mixed market readings, reflecting a range-bound near-term trend.
www.tokenpost.com

XMR18 stories ›

US government moves $1B in seized Bitcoin tied to Bitfinex hack after $770M Coinbase Prime transfers
On-chain trackers show federal wallets shifting hundreds of millions in seized BTC, a pattern that historically precedes auction or liquidation.
Decrypt News · +9 outlets
Crypto ETFs bleed: October net outflows near $1B as Ether funds post 8-session withdrawal streak
Spot Bitcoin and Ether ETF outflows have erased October inflows, signaling weakening institutional demand amid a broader price slide.
Cointelegraph · +6 outlets
Bitcoin slides toward 3-week low below $81K as oil rises on Iran strike worries
Macro risk from a possible US-Iran military confrontation pushed oil higher and pressured crypto, with BTC losing key support levels.
Cointelegraph · +9 outlets
Samsung Wallet to add USDC transfers on Solana for 82M US Galaxy devices in October
The integration brings stablecoin transfers to a mainstream consumer wallet, a notable step for real-world stablecoin payments.
Decrypt News · +13 outlets
Empire Market co-creator sentenced to 40 years over $430M dark web bazaar
The sentence is among the harshest handed down in a darknet marketplace case, underscoring continued DOJ pursuit of crypto-enabled crime.
Decrypt News · +1 outlets
Uranium Finance hacker convicted over $50M DeFi theft, spent proceeds on Pokémon and Magic cards
The conviction stems from a 2021 exploit of the DeFi protocol and marks another successful criminal prosecution in a high-profile on-chain heist.
Decrypt News · +2 outlets

ADA18 stories ›

Cardano activates CIP-0113 programmable token standard with built-in freeze and seize controls
The upgrade lets issuers freeze, seize and attach KYC to native assets, a compliance-oriented capability that has split the community.
BigGo Finance · +14 outlets
US government moves $1 billion in bitcoin seized from Bitfinex hacker, with no sign of a sale
Onchain watchers are tracking the transfer after roughly $770 million moved to Coinbase Prime, a common pattern before government auctions.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
Bitcoin ETFs post worst day since June, with outflows of about $485 million erasing October inflows
The outflow streak marks a sharp reversal for spot bitcoin funds that had drawn steady inflows through September.
CoinDesk · +3 outlets
Bitcoin slides to $82K as oil prices, rising yields and Middle East tensions curb risk appetite
Broad crypto weakness accompanied a risk-off move in traditional markets, with Bloomberg-style trackers noting bitcoin headed for weekly losses.
Yahoo Finance · +13 outlets
Vitalik Buterin warns AI could break crypto encryption before quantum computers do
The comment ignited debate over exposed public keys and so-called bunker mode planning, with over 6 million BTC reportedly sitting behind exposed keys.
Decrypt News · +13 outlets
Samsung Wallet to add zero-fee USDC transfers on Solana and Sui across 82 million Galaxy devices
The rollout would put stablecoin rails directly into a mainstream phone wallet for US users in October.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets

LINK18 stories ›

US government moves $1B in bitcoin seized from Bitfinex hack, with no sign of sale
The transfers of seized BTC to Coinbase Prime wallets have revived questions about how the US marshals will handle the Bitfinex hack proceeds.
CoinDesk · +8 outlets
Bitcoin steadies near $82,000 as Trump rules out Iran strikes before midterms and oil drops
Risk assets recovered after the US president signaled no imminent strike on Iran, easing the oil price spike that had dragged crypto lower.
CoinDesk · +3 outlets
Ethereum researcher Justin Drake warns AI may break crypto encryption and urges 'bunker mode'
Drake's argument that AI advances could expose exposed public keys sooner than quantum computing has prompted a custody and key-management rethink.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
Securitize launches tokenized US stocks on Solana, starting with Apple, Nvidia and Strategy
The 1:1-backed tokenized equities mark one of the largest pushes yet to bring public market shares onchain, with NYSE and OKXICE trading planned.
The Block · +14 outlets
Samsung Wallet to add zero-fee USDC transfers on Solana and Sui for US Galaxy users
The rollout across roughly 82 million US Galaxy devices would be one of the largest mainstream stablecoin remittance integrations to date.
cointelegraph.com · +14 outlets
ESMA gives EU crypto platforms three months to drop non-MiCA stablecoins such as USDT
The deadline would force European exchanges and custodians to delist tokens like USDT that lack MiCA authorization.
CoinDesk · +14 outlets

BCH18 stories ›

Bitcoin briefly reclaims $81,000 as liquidations top $1 billion and ETFs post worst day since June
Crypto slid sharply as profit-taking and macro pressure drove over $1 billion in liquidations and the largest single-day Bitcoin ETF outflow since June, with BT
Yahoo Finance · +9 outlets
Empire Market co-creator sentenced to 40 years and forfeits 1,230 BTC over $430M darknet bazaar
The sentencing closes one of the largest dark web marketplace prosecutions and includes a substantial Bitcoin forfeiture to the US government.
Decrypt News · +9 outlets
US government moves roughly $1 billion in Bitcoin seized from the Bitfinex hacker
Onchain movements by government-linked wallets reignite questions about whether seized coins will be sold into the market.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
JPMorgan estimates $50 billion has flowed into crypto this year as Q4 momentum improves
The bank's estimate offers a headline figure for institutional capital entering digital assets in 2026.
The Block · +13 outlets
Standard Chartered expands its crypto custody business in Singapore
The move adds a major global bank to the roster of regulated custody providers serving Asian institutional clients.
Yahoo Finance · +14 outlets
OKX raises at a $25 billion valuation from Circle, Ripple, and Standard Chartered
The round ties major stablecoin and payments firms to one of the largest offshore exchanges ahead of its US ambitions.
Yahoo Finance · +13 outlets

LTC18 stories ›

US government moves $1B in Bitcoin seized from Bitfinex hacker
The transfers revive questions about how much seized Bitcoin the US government still holds and whether it plans to sell.
Decrypt News · +6 outlets
Bitcoin ETFs post worst daily outflow since June as crypto selloff deepens
A broad risk-off move has erased roughly half of Bitcoin's September gains and pushed prices below $83K.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
Empire Market co-creator sentenced to 40 years over $430M dark web bazaar
The sentence is one of the longest handed down for running an illicit online marketplace paid in crypto.
Decrypt News · +2 outlets
Solana DeFi firms Orca and Loopscale merge under new Formation brand
Consolidation among Solana DeFi protocols continues as competition for liquidity intensifies.
Decrypt News · +3 outlets
Samsung Wallet taps Solana for USDC transfers on 82M US Galaxy devices
The integration puts stablecoin transfers in front of a mainstream US smartphone install base.
Decrypt News · +3 outlets
Securitize brings Nvidia, Apple and Amazon onchain with tokenized stocks on Solana
Tokenized equities on a public chain add to the growing overlap between traditional assets and DeFi rails.
Decrypt News · +10 outlets

SUI18 stories ›

Sui's Hashi bitcoin finance protocol to launch with $500M in commitments, adds Anchorage Digital
Hashi is an institutional Sui-based protocol that lets holders use bitcoin as collateral without moving it off the Bitcoin network, a notable test of cross-chai
Coindesk · +11 outlets
Samsung Wallet to add USDC transfers via Solana and Sui for US Galaxy users in late October
The rollout extends stablecoin remittances to a stated footprint of 82 million US Galaxy devices, sending USDC to compatible wallets abroad or eligible bank acc
Cointelegraph · +14 outlets
Sui logs 40.6 million TPS in off-chain test simulating AI agent trading activity
The record figure comes from an off-chain tunnels test rather than mainnet, illustrating Sui's push to position itself for high-throughput AI agent workloads.
Crypto News · +8 outlets
Bitcoin slips below $83,000 as Ethereum researcher's AI 'bunker mode' warning divides crypto
Justin Drake's call to prepare for an AI break of wallet cryptography drew mixed responses while bitcoin extended its slide.
Coindesk · +4 outlets
Mysten Labs and Google Cloud build verifiable agent arbiter to audit AI agents
The system aims to give AI agents an auditable, verifiable record of their actions using Sui infrastructure.
CoinCodex · +8 outlets
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Altcoinbuzz · +14 outlets

HBAR18 stories ›

Bitcoin ETFs post worst weekly outflows since June as crypto selloff deepens
Spot Bitcoin ETF redemptions hit their largest level since June while BTC gave back roughly half of its September gains, signaling weaker institutional demand d
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
US government moves $1 billion in Bitcoin seized from Bitfinex hacker
Federal authorities transferred roughly $1.1 billion in seized BTC tied to the 2016 Bitfinex hack across two transactions without stating a reason, a move trade
Decrypt News · +12 outlets
Empire Market co-creator sentenced to 40 years over $430M dark web bazaar
The sentencing is one of the longest handed down in a US dark web marketplace case, underscoring continued law enforcement pursuit of crypto-enabled illicit com
Decrypt News · +1 outlets
Uranium Finance hacker convicted over $50M DeFi theft
The conviction of the attacker who laundered proceeds into collectible cards marks a rare courtroom resolution for a major DeFi exploit.
Decrypt News · +2 outlets
Ethereum researcher says AI may break encryption before quantum computers do
The warning that AI-driven attacks could undermine crypto encryption sooner than quantum computing has fueled 'bunker mode' debate about post-quantum readiness
Decrypt News · +13 outlets
Google gives Gemini its own email address in push to become a workplace coworker
Google is positioning its Gemini assistant as an agentic work colleague with independent identity, escalating competition among AI productivity tools.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets

AVAX18 stories ›

Securitize launches 1:1-backed tokenized US stocks on Solana, plans NYSE and OKX trading
Securitize is tokenizing US equities including Apple, Nvidia and Strategy on Solana, an expansion of real-world asset issuance onto public chains.
CoinDesk · +7 outlets
Bitcoin ETFs post worst outflows since June as October rally fades
Spot Bitcoin ETF redemptions accelerated as crypto majors sold off, a test of institutional demand flows into the asset class.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets
US government moves $1 billion in Bitcoin seized from Bitfinex hacker
On-chain transfers of seized government Bitcoin revived speculation about potential liquidation of forfeited assets.
Decrypt News · +13 outlets
Empire Market co-creator sentenced to 40 years over $430M dark web bazaar
The sentence is one of the longest handed down in a darknet marketplace prosecution tied to crypto payments.
Decrypt News · +2 outlets
Samsung Wallet adds Solana-based USDC transfers on 82 million US Galaxy devices
The integration puts stablecoin transfers in reach of a large mainstream mobile user base.
Decrypt News · +12 outlets
AI startup Manus raises $500 million after China blocked Meta's $2 billion acquisition
The raise follows a blocked cross-border AI deal, underscoring geopolitical constraints on tech M&A.
Decrypt News · +14 outlets

DOT18 stories ›

Polkadot launches dotUSD, an issuer-free stablecoin minted from USDT and governed by OpenGov
The Polkadot DAO released a native stablecoin collateralized by Tether's USDT and managed through on-chain governance, a notable bet against conventional issuer
Cryptopolitan · +14 outlets
Crypto market sheds nearly $1 billion in liquidations as bitcoin breaks $81,000
A broad crypto selloff erased leveraged positions, with ether bets liquidated at roughly six times bitcoin's rate and bitcoin ETF outflows hitting their worst l
CryptoSlate · +7 outlets
Bitcoin slides to about $80,000 to $82,500 as Trump rules out Iran strike before midterms
Oil-linked risk sentiment and geopolitical headlines around Iran drove bitcoin and crypto equities lower before prices steadied after Trump ruled out a near-ter
CoinDesk · +5 outlets
Securitize launches 1:1-backed tokenized US stocks on Solana, starting with Nvidia, Apple and Strategy
The tokenization platform plans to add onchain equities trading with NYSE and OKXICE involvement, expanding real-world asset offerings on Solana.
The Block · +14 outlets
ESMA gives EU crypto platforms three months to drop stablecoins that fail MiCA rules such as USDT
The European regulator set a hard deadline for exchanges to delist non-compliant stablecoins, pressuring Tether's dominant euro-area presence.
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
Samsung taps Solana and Sui to bring zero-fee USDC remittances to 82 million Galaxy phones
The handset giant is embedding stablecoin payments in Samsung Wallet, a major consumer distribution win for Solana-based transfer rails.
CoinDesk · +10 outlets

SHIB18 stories ›

SHIB drops 5% despite heavy token burns as crowded long positions unwind
A wave of leveraged long liquidations pushed Shiba Inu lower even as burn activity continued, underscoring weak demand beneath the token's deflation narrative.
Coinpaper · +1 outlets
Shiba Inu triggers rare golden cross but faces sharp sell-off and $572M liquidations
SHIB's first golden cross in roughly two years failed to hold, with a broad liquidation cascade hitting the price shortly after.
Pluang · +1 outlets
PENGU, DOGE and SHIB plunge 7% as Pudgy Penguins' parent exits blockchain
Igloo's decision to pull the plug on Abstract hit meme coin sentiment broadly, with PENGU, DOGE and SHIB all selling off.
TradingView · +4 outlets
Funding roundup: AI startup Manus raises $500M after China blocked Meta's $2B deal
The raise follows Beijing's rejection of a takeover by Meta, underscoring geopolitical friction in AI dealmaking.
Decrypt News
Shiba Inu spot inflows jump 441% while futures outflows signal fragile recovery
Spot buying accelerated into SHIB but derivatives flows turned negative, pointing to an uneven short-term recovery.
BigGo Finance · +2 outlets
Ethereum researcher warns AI could break crypto encryption before quantum computers
Justin Drake's warning shifts the timeline for a threat that would affect wallet and protocol security across crypto.
Decrypt · +14 outlets

Memes18 stories ›

Abstract Chain to Shut Down December 15, Pudgy Penguins Maker Shifts Focus Back to PENGU
Igloo Inc is winding down its Abstract blockchain less than two years after launch, forcing ecosystem projects like Digitoys to find new homes and pushing PENGU
eGamers.io · +14 outlets
Vitalik Buterin Criticizes Pump.fun, Says Memecoin Platform Turns Retail Into Gamblers
The Ethereum co-founder's critique lands as Pump.fun remains one of Solana's highest-revenue apps, drawing scrutiny to memecoin launchpad incentives that reward
Hokanews
Government Moves $1 Billion in Bitcoin Seized From Bitfinex Hacker
A labeled US wallet shifted 12,267 BTC to an unlabeled address, a move that historically precedes forfeiture or sales and can weigh on market sentiment.
Decrypt · +13 outlets
Bitcoin ETFs Suffer Worst Outflow Since June as Uptober Turns Red
Investors pulled $484.9 million from spot Bitcoin ETFs in a single day as oil near $100 and bond yields at two-decade highs pressured risk assets and halved Sep
Decrypt · +3 outlets
Bitcoin Dips Below $83K as Oil Shock and Rising Yields Trigger $547M in Liquidations
A macro-driven selloff flushed leveraged longs, with the crypto market's leverage and ETF flows now the key swing factors for the next move.
Decrypt · +3 outlets
Empire Market Co-Creator Sentenced to 40 Years Over $430M Dark Web Bazaar
Raheim Hamilton forfeited roughly 1,230 BTC, while co-creator Thomas Pavey, who agreed to forfeit 1,584 BTC, faces sentencing this month, adding to the U.S. gov
Decrypt · +3 outlets

Launchpad18 stories ›

Thailand SEC issues bitcoin and ether ETF rules, effective Oct. 16
Thai asset managers will be able to launch locally listed crypto ETFs limited initially to bitcoin and ether, under new custody and trading rules.
Theblock · +7 outlets
UK sanctions three crypto exchanges over alleged links to Russian sanctions evasion
Britain said the platforms and two payment services may have helped Russia evade financial sanctions, with two handling transactions tied to the Kremlin-backed
Coindesk · +14 outlets
Bitcoin steadies near $82,000 as Trump rules out Iran strike before midterms
Bitcoin recovered to around $82,000 after the geopolitical de-escalation but remains roughly 4% lower on the week, with ether down about 9%.
Coindesk · +3 outlets
Securitize launches 1:1-backed tokenized US stocks on Solana, with NYSE trading planned
Tokenized shares in Apple, Nvidia, Tesla and Strategy will first trade on Securitize's Solana-based platform, backed 1:1 by real shares with USDC settlement.
Theblock · +14 outlets
Ether liquidations ran six times bitcoin's rate in crypto's $1 billion flush
About $356 million in ETH positions were liquidated over 24 hours, exceeding bitcoin's total despite ether's market value being less than a fifth as large.
Coindesk · +4 outlets
EU regulator gives crypto platforms three months to remove unauthorized stablecoins
ESMA said authorized platforms must block new access to stablecoins failing MiCA rules while national authorities oversee existing customer holdings.
Coindesk · +12 outlets