Ledger probes suspected theft of $86M-$87M in user funds tied to wallet reseller CryptoBilis
Ledger halted sales via reseller CryptoBilis and told recent buyers not to set up their devices while on-chain investigators tracked the suspected thefts.
Decrypt · +2 outlets
Canary Capital files for a US spot PEPE ETF
A spot PEPE ETF filing would give the meme coin a regulated US investment vehicle, following the template set by Bitcoin and Ether funds.
CoinMarketCap · +14 outlets
CFTC proposes rules folding sports, politics and weather event contracts into the swap definition
The proposal sharpens the agency's claim to exclusive jurisdiction over prediction markets while an interim rule excludes casino-style gambling.
Decrypt · +11 outlets
Bitcoin rebounds after dipping to about $80K, but traders price in more October downside
Bitcoin recovered part of a bruising week's losses while prediction markets and analysts flagged support levels as low as $72K.
Decrypt · +12 outlets
NFT sales edge up 0.9% to $39.85M weekly, led by Ethereum as Pudgy Penguins jump about 125%
Modest overall NFT volume growth masked a sharp single-collection surge in Pudgy Penguins, with Ethereum still the dominant chain.
Crypto News · +2 outlets
Starknet jumps 20-33% after saying it is considering becoming its own Layer 1
The Ethereum L2 said the move could make it the first fully quantum-resistant network by 2027, though a large STRK unlock is due October 15.
Decrypt · +4 outlets
OpenAI and Anthropic war-game the political fallout of a major AI catastrophe
Executives are rehearsing how to brief Congress quickly in the event of a large AI-driven cyberattack.
Decrypt · +1 outlets
Abstract to shut down on December 15, 2026, as critics call the switchable chain not decentralised
The Igloo-backed consumer chain's closure is forcing dependent projects such as Anichess to migrate staking to Base.
CryptoTicker · +9 outlets
Senate Democrat presses Cantor Fitzgerald on Tether ties and Lutnick family profits
Sen. Richard Blumenthal is seeking records on Cantor Fitzgerald's Tether business and earnings by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's family.
Decrypt · +1 outlets
New York AG secures up to $35M and an industry ban from ex-Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky
Mashinsky owes New York $25M if he fails to forfeit another $10M, plus $10M more if he does not serve his full sentence.
Decrypt · +9 outlets
DWF Labs subsidiaries sue BitGo for $141M over early Falcon Finance and ESPORTS token sales
The London High Court claim alleges BitGo sold discounted tokens about two months before lock-up expiry, hurting remaining holders.
Decrypt · +11 outlets
Blockchain.com files for US prediction markets and crypto derivatives licenses
The platform applied for designated contract market and futures commission merchant status to run its own regulated event-contract venue.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
UK sanctions Cryptomus and TokenSpot in new Russia package targeting crypto payment platforms
The package hits five crypto and payment platforms, two of which handled transactions with Russia's A7 network.
Decrypt · +9 outlets
France committee backs stablecoin swap tax and crypto exit tax, then rejects 2027 budget revenue section
The National Assembly committee adopted the amendments before the wider budget text failed, leaving the tax measures in limbo.
Decrypt · +4 outlets
Sam Altman-backed Bitcoin-only life insurer raises $37.5M led by Bain Capital Crypto
The Bermuda-based insurer said demand from wealthy families in Asia, Europe and the Middle East drove a record year.
Decrypt · +11 outlets
XRP Ledger activates batch upgrade bundling eight transactions into one
The amendment aims to cut costs and congestion for apps building on the XRP Ledger.
Coin Edition · +14 outlets
Pump.fun caps creator fee changes to one per token
The memecoin launchpad limited how often creators can alter fees after a revenue-driven rally in the PUMP token.
CoinMarketCap
100 Satoshi-era BTC worth $8.3M moves after 16 years for a $1.22 fee
The long-dormant coins were consolidated to a new address, reviving speculation about early miner holdings.
eGamers.io · +1 outlets