Ledger says unauthorized hardware implant tied to reseller CryptoBilis, losses may exceed $86M
Ledger confirmed a supply-chain compromise involving modified devices sold through a reseller, with confirmed losses potentially exceeding $86 million, raising
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Strategy buys 250 BTC, holdings reach 848,250 bitcoin; also repurchases $192M of STRC
The largest corporate bitcoin holder added roughly $21.5 million of BTC and bought back preferred stock, continuing its debt-and-equity funded accumulation stra
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Bitcoin ranges near $83K as traders await US inflation data
Bitcoin is consolidating in the low $80,000s while crypto ETF flows turn negative for October and sentiment gauges drop to pre-rally lows.
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XRP Ledger payment engine had a counterfeiting bug undetected since 2015
A long-dormant flaw in the XRP Ledger's payment path could have allowed counterfeit issuance, underscoring latent risk in older blockchain code.
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Standard Chartered to custody Ripple's RLUSD in Dubai and let clients trade it without moving assets
The bank's custody arrangement deepens institutional infrastructure for Ripple's stablecoin and marks another step in regulated stablecoin adoption.
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UK moves closer to keeping $5B bitcoin haul after High Court ruling
A court decision advances UK authorities' claim over a multibillion-dollar bitcoin seizure, setting a precedent for how seized crypto is handled.
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French proposal to require reporting crypto wallets over $112K draws industry backlash
The draft rule would expand tax reporting to larger self-custody wallet holdings, prompting strong opposition from crypto users.
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Blur to shut down its website and stop new Blend loans next month
The NFT marketplace's wind-down signals continued contraction in NFT trading and lending activity.
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Ripple-backed Evernorth lists on Nasdaq holding 473M XRP worth far less than it paid
The XRP treasury vehicle's public debut highlights markdowns on large token positions accumulated at higher prices.
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UK freezes $12M London penthouse of alleged Prince Group finance chief
The asset freeze is part of cross-border enforcement against alleged crypto-linked money laundering networks.
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FTX-linked crypto mining venture to be repurposed for AI after acquisition
The sale redirects distressed crypto mining infrastructure toward AI compute, reflecting shifting economics in both sectors.
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Zcash up 394% in a year but still 59% below its 2016 high
Renewed interest in privacy coins has lifted ZEC sharply, though it remains far below its all-time peak.
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FASB proposal could boost corporate stablecoin adoption
Accounting rule changes for stablecoin holdings could remove a hurdle for corporate treasuries considering digital assets.
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Jeonbuk Bank offers bitcoin-backed corporate loans, report says
The South Korean bank's reported product would let companies borrow against bitcoin holdings, expanding crypto collateral use in traditional finance.
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Bitmine adds $32M in ether as Tom Lee says firm is nearly done accumulating
The ether treasury company continues buying while signaling its accumulation phase is close to complete.
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Solana treasury firm DeFi Development keeps buying SOL as CHAD preferred stock hits record
Continued purchases by a SOL treasury company show the corporate balance-sheet trend extending beyond bitcoin.
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IMF finds tokenized stocks show real demand but remain volatile and illiquid
The IMF's assessment tempers enthusiasm for tokenized equities, noting thin liquidity alongside genuine interest.
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IMF warns AI will affect 40% of jobs, with young workers first in line
The fund's analysis flags labor-market disruption from AI adoption, with entry-level roles most exposed.
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