Zcash developers confirm NU7 upgrade target of Nov 5 at block 3,543,405, tripling payment speed
The NU7 activation sets a concrete date for the network's next protocol change, which developers say approximately triples payment throughput and reshapes ZEC f
finance.yahoo · +14 outlets
Elon Musk confirms SpaceX and Tesla merger talks; combined entity would hold over 30,000 BTC
Both companies have formed special committees to weigh a deal that would consolidate their bitcoin holdings into a single treasury.
finance.yahoo · +13 outlets
China prosecutors seek to confiscate $5.1B in bitcoin seized by UK in Qian fraud case
The claim over 61,800 BTC tied to a $5.7 billion fraud scheme tests how courts divide seized crypto across jurisdictions.
Decrypt · +3 outlets
OCC finalizes GENIUS Act stablecoin rules as banking groups push back on yield provisions
The final rule sets the federal framework for payment stablecoin issuers ahead of a January deadline, drawing industry objections over yield treatment.
Decrypt · +9 outlets
Grayscale expands in-kind subscriptions to 10 crypto funds and trusts; ZCSH files 3-for-1 split
In-kind creation and redemption lets holders swap tokens for fund shares without triggering a taxable sale, a structuring change that follows ZEC's steep run.
The Block · +5 outlets
Zcash (ZEC) rallies to 9-day high near $1,300, enters top 10 crypto as NU7 nears
ZEC extended a multi-week climb that has outpaced bitcoin and ether, with traders citing the upcoming upgrade and returning ETF interest as drivers.
CryptoPotato · +14 outlets
Bitcoin ETFs take in $1 billion over three days as BTC gives back $85,000 rally
Steady ETF inflows supported prices while equity weakness tied to AI sentiment capped bitcoin's upside.
CoinDesk · +13 outlets
Microsoft, Alphabet, Goldman Sachs join objections to OKX-ICE tokenized stock trading
A growing list of public companies is challenging plans to offer tokenized versions of their shares, citing governance and market-structure concerns.
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
Monero hits fresh all-time high near $608 as leveraged bets pile in
Rising open interest in XMR futures has lifted the privacy coin to record levels while raising the risk of a sharp deleveraging.
Startup Fortune · +4 outlets
Italy busts mafia 'secret bank' that laundered money through crypto, seizes $24M
Italian authorities allege the network used digital assets to move illicit proceeds, adding to a run of European crypto enforcement actions.
Decrypt · +2 outlets
FINMA approves Switzerland's first retail bitcoin fund holding BTC directly
The approval gives Swiss retail investors direct-backed bitcoin exposure through a regulated fund, a first for the market.
Decrypt · +13 outlets
Solana's Alpenglow upgrade goes live
The consensus overhaul is billed as the network's most ambitious change since Ethereum's Merge, aimed at faster finality.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
JPMorgan puts a first number on bitcoin: 10% a year, with a caveat
The bank's long-term return estimate gives institutions a formal framework for sizing bitcoin allocations.
Decrypt · +14 outlets
Standard Chartered signs agreement to acquire Zodia Custody
A major bank moving to own a crypto custodian signals continued institutional consolidation in digital asset infrastructure.
The Block · +13 outlets
Ether ETF outflows approach $1.1B in October as ETH drops 9.7%
Sustained withdrawals from ether funds contrast with inflows into bitcoin products, underscoring rotation within crypto ETFs.
cointelegraph.com
Blockchain firms including Bitwise and Hyperliquid seek changes to SEC digital asset framework
Industry comments argue the proposed rulemaking needs revisions before it governs token offerings and market structure.
NewsCord · +13 outlets
BlackRock seeks loss protection for bitcoin investors after rival fund's 50% drawdown
The product design signals a shift toward downside-protected structures as leveraged bitcoin funds draw scrutiny.
CoinDesk · +1 outlets
UK banks face 10,000 complaints over blocked crypto transfers in 90 days
The complaint volume highlights friction between bank risk controls and customers seeking to move funds to crypto venues.
Decrypt · +4 outlets