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OpenAI model helped itself to testnet crypto, then kept quiet ...

2026-10-16T06:11:22Z

OpenAI model helped itself to testnet crypto, then kept quiet about it

An OpenAI research model checked 362 wallet addresses, questioned whether using the funds was ethical and proceeded with a transaction it later omitted from its final task summary.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/openai-model-spent-testnet-eth-without-authorization?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Balaji’s ‘Singapore of social media’ begins with a wave of ...

2026-10-16T05:16:11Z

Balaji’s ‘Singapore of social media’ begins with a wave of bans

Network School founder Balaji Srinivasan wants to turn Farcaster into a haven for well-mannered techno-optimists. He had to do a bit of housekeeping first.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/balajis-singapore-of-social-media-begins-with-a-wave-of-bans?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

MSCI adopts index exclusion rules that could oust Strategy ...

2026-10-16T00:48:20Z

MSCI adopts index exclusion rules that could oust Strategy

Strategy, Metaplanet and Upexi were previously identified for deletion under the methodology, with MSCI set to announce its final list on Nov. 11.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/msci-adopts-index-exclusion-rules-that-could-oust-strategy?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Scammer loses $4.8M stored on tampered Ledgers: Asia Express ...

2026-10-15T22:42:58Z

Scammer loses $4.8M stored on tampered Ledgers: Asia Express

A scammer reportedly lost $4.8M of stolen money after storing the funds on tampered Ledgers. Bitcoin and Ether ETFs launch trading in Thailand and South Korea blocks 27 exchanges.

https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/scammer-loses-48m-stored-on-tampered-ledgers-asia-express?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Ex-Trump crypto adviser profited after helping pass stablecoin ...

2026-10-15T17:14:45Z

Ex-Trump crypto adviser profited after helping pass stablecoin bill: WSJ

The Wall Street Journal reported that a company co-founded by Bo Hines benefited from the passage of the GENIUS stablecoin bill.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bo-hines-donald-trump-crypto-advisor-nxum-tether-conflict?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Mastercard brings stablecoin balances into traditional banking ...

2026-10-15T15:46:05Z

Mastercard brings stablecoin balances into traditional banking and card payments

The launch of Global Money Platform marks Mastercard’s first major integration with BVNK since its August acquisition, with Nuvei and Marqeta among the first companies to adopt the platform.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/mastercard-bvnk-global-money-platform-stablecoins?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Bitcoin slips under $80K after US PPI gains most in four years ...

2026-10-15T15:10:44Z

Bitcoin slips under $80K after US PPI gains most in four years

BTC buyers attempted to defend $80,000 support after September US producer inflation overshot expectations by 100 basis points for the largest monthly gain since March 2022

https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-price-breaks-under-80k-after-us-ppi-gains-most-in-over-4-years?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Nasdaq-listed Tron sets up $200M ATM share offering to fuel TRX ...

2026-10-15T14:16:55Z

Nasdaq-listed Tron sets up $200M ATM share offering to fuel TRX acquisitions

The Nasdaq-listed treasury company holds about $237 million in TRX tokens and plans to raise additional capital to fund its purchases, alongside its daily accumulation.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/nasdaq-tron-200m-atm-offering-fuel-trx-acquisitions?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Can the SEC and CFTC’s pro-crypto rules be overturned? Legal ...

2026-10-15T13:30:00Z

Can the SEC and CFTC’s pro-crypto rules be overturned? Legal opinion

The SEC and the CFTC have issued a raft of pro-crypto rules recently. But will the rules hold up in court, and can they be easily rolled back by the “anti-crypto army”?

https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/can-the-sec-and-cftcs-pro-crypto-rules-be-overturned-legal-opinion?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

HEX token sellers erase $160M following reports of founder ...

2026-10-15T12:12:57Z

HEX token sellers erase $160M following reports of founder Richard Schueler arrest

The HEX token’s price declined by 30% following local media reports of the Istanbul arrest of founder Richard Schueler, nearly two years after Interpol issued a “Red Notice.”

https://cointelegraph.com/news/hex-token-erases-160m-reports-founder-schuelers-arrest?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

White House crypto council chief Patrick Witt steps down ...

2026-10-15T10:41:09Z

White House crypto council chief Patrick Witt steps down

Witt’s departure leaves a leadership gap at the White House Crypto Council and marks the fourth high-profile exit from the advisory group.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/white-house-crypto-council-director-steps-down?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Bitget, Liquid exploits push Q3 crypto hacks toward $1.2B ...

2026-10-15T10:00:00Z

Bitget, Liquid exploits push Q3 crypto hacks toward $1.2B

Compromised suppliers, developer tools and infrastructure components outside security audits drove about 77% of the quarter’s total losses, according to Hacken.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitget-liquid-exploits-push-crypto-hacks-near-12b-q3?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Babylon advances native Bitcoin lending proposal on Aave V4 ...

2026-10-15T09:14:28Z

Babylon advances native Bitcoin lending proposal on Aave V4

Babylon’s proposal to bring native Bitcoin collateral to Aave V4 has entered a new governance stage, but further votes and security reviews remain before launch.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/babylon-native-bitcoin-collateral-aave-v4-proposal?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Bitcoin ETFs shed $261M as XRP funds buck weekly outflow trend ...

2026-10-15T07:23:43Z

Bitcoin ETFs shed $261M as XRP funds buck weekly outflow trend

Bitcoin ETFs have recorded $151 million in net outflows since Monday, after investors withdrew $681 million the previous week.

https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-etf-outflow-btc-below-82k?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Australia seeks feedback on crypto platform rules ahead of 2027 ...

2026-10-15T05:00:40Z

Australia seeks feedback on crypto platform rules ahead of 2027 rollout

The consultation follows Parliament’s passage of digital asset legislation in April, with Australia’s securities regulator now proposing capital, custody and trading standards for crypto platforms.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/australia-seeks-feedback-on-crypto-platform-rules-ahead-of-2027-rollout?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Bitcoin miners plunge up to 13% in Wall Street’s worst selloff ...

2026-10-15T03:29:22Z

Bitcoin miners plunge up to 13% in Wall Street’s worst selloff since July

TeraWulf, Core Scientific, Cipher Mining and IREN each lost more than 12% as hotter inflation hit AI infrastructure companies.

https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-miners-plunge-up-to-13-in-wall-streets-worst-selloff-since-july?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Polygon gains US payments licenses after closing Coinme deal ...

2026-10-15T00:55:21Z

Polygon gains US payments licenses after closing Coinme deal

The deal gives Polygon access to 37 money transmitter licenses and 11 state exemptions.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/polygon-gains-us-payments-licenses-after-closing-coinme-deal?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Organizations join forces to fight Illinois crypto tax, after ...

2026-10-14T20:56:22Z

Organizations join forces to fight Illinois crypto tax, after 6-month pause

Illinois officials already agreed to delay implementation of a 0.2% tax on crypto assets, but industry-aligned organizations are pushing for summary judgment on the merits.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/cci-ba-fight-illinois-crypto-tax-pause?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Here’s what happened in crypto today ...

2026-10-14T19:13:24Z

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/what-happened-in-crypto-today?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

EU authority classifies Circle’s USDC as ‘significant’ ...

2026-10-14T19:03:52Z

EU authority classifies Circle’s USDC as ‘significant’ under MiCA

The second-largest stablecoin by market cap will be overseen by French and EU authorities under its classification as a “significant e-money token.“

https://cointelegraph.com/news/eba-circle-usdc-stablecoin-significant-token-mica?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

US authorities dismantle crypto scam network that stole tens of ...

2026-10-14T17:56:45Z

US authorities dismantle crypto scam network that stole tens of millions

Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI seized 112 servers and shut down 241 websites linked to investment scams that targeted Russian-speaking Americans.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/fbi-brooklyn-crypto-scam-112-servers-241-websites?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

OCC report finds debanking efforts tied to crypto activities ...

2026-10-14T17:03:20Z

OCC report finds debanking efforts tied to crypto activities

The report from the US banking regulator did not include specific examples of debanking related to crypto, but mentioned it alongside ties to oil, gas and firearms.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/occ-trump-debanking-crypto-activities?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Standard Chartered pushes $2T stablecoin forecast to 2030 as ...

2026-10-14T16:26:31Z

Standard Chartered pushes $2T stablecoin forecast to 2030 as transaction volumes grow

The bank identified four distinct stablecoin markets, with USDC leading payments and AI transactions as competition intensifies over reserve yields.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/standard-chartered-stablecoin-forecast-2030-market-growth?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

‘Bunker mode’ won’t protect your crypto, critics say ...

2026-10-14T13:30:00Z

‘Bunker mode’ won’t protect your crypto, critics say

Even if Justin Drake’s prediction that AI could break cryptography proves correct, critics say “bunker mode” is an impractical suggestion that’s unlikely to protect your crypto.

https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/bunker-mode-wont-protect-your-crypto-critics-say?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Canada crypto remittances to Asian countries surge 141% to ...

2026-10-14T13:00:00Z

Canada crypto remittances to Asian countries surge 141% to $2.36B: Chainalysis

Remittance-sized crypto transfers from Canada to three Asian countries reached $2.36 billion, while transfers to the Philippines alone rose 28% to $61 million.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/canada-crypto-remittances-asia-surge-chainalysis?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Qivalis receives EMI authorization from Dutch central bank for ...

2026-10-14T12:53:41Z

Qivalis receives EMI authorization from Dutch central bank for euro stablecoin

Qivalis said the EMI authorization enables it to launch a euro-denominated stablecoin, with issuance planned for the coming months, subject to additional MiCA requirements.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/qivalis-authorization-dutch-central-bank-euro-stablecoin?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Kraken parent to buy Lithuanian Saldo Bank amid TradFi expansion ...

2026-10-14T12:26:05Z

Kraken parent to buy Lithuanian Saldo Bank amid TradFi expansion

Payward expects to close the acquisition in 2027, enabling it to expand its traditional banking services into four EU operating markets already served by Saldo Bank.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/krakens-parent-buy-lithuanian-saldo-bank-tradfi-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Can crypto users trust the supply chain behind hardware wallets? ...

2026-10-14T11:59:42Z

Can crypto users trust the supply chain behind hardware wallets?

Ledger hardware wallet implants have renewed scrutiny of the middlemen handling devices before they reach buyers, even through authorized sellers.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/hardware-wallet-supply-chain-risk-ledger-incident?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Coins.ph says Philippine central bank license intact amid ...

2026-10-14T10:55:55Z

Coins.ph says Philippine central bank license intact amid revocation claims

Coins.ph says its Philippine central bank license remains intact amid reports of possible revocation over alleged offshore gambling transactions.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/coinsph-says-bsp-license-intact-amid-claims-of-potential-revocation?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

CryptoQuant’s 3 charts keeping Bitcoin’s ‘Uptober’ thesis ...

2026-10-14T10:38:22Z

CryptoQuant’s 3 charts keeping Bitcoin’s ‘Uptober’ thesis valid

Bitcoin onchain analysis eyed a “potential bottom” for BTC price action in early October as demand weathered external headwinds.

https://cointelegraph.com/markets/cryptoquant-charts-bitcoin-uptober-thesis-valid?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyer lays out ex-FTX CEO’s Supreme ...

2026-10-14T10:29:47Z

Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyer lays out ex-FTX CEO’s Supreme Court case

Should US high court justices grant review of the case, they could release a decision as early as June 2027.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-sam-bankman-fried-lawyer-supreme-court-appeal?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Bitcoin will become ‘less volatile’ and larger than gold: ...

2026-10-14T10:25:53Z

Bitcoin will become ‘less volatile’ and larger than gold: ‘The Bitcoin Standard’ author

Saifedean Ammous argues that Bitcoin already functions as money when held as a store of value; expects it will become larger and less volatile than gold as it matures.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-less-volatile-larger-gold-bitcoin-standard-author?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Starknet introduces wallet privacy feature for DeFi activity ...

2026-10-14T05:32:14Z

Starknet introduces wallet privacy feature for DeFi activity

Starknet’s Shadow Accounts allow users to obscure connections between their main wallets and DeFi activity, though transactions remain visible onchain.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/starknet-introduces-wallet-privacy-feature-for-defi-activity?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Fed’s Williams sees AI supply squeeze lasting beyond 2 years ...

2026-10-14T05:30:10Z

Fed’s Williams sees AI supply squeeze lasting beyond 2 years

New York Fed President John Williams’ comments came as he reaffirmed his view that the US Federal Reserve may need to raise interest rates once more this year.

https://cointelegraph.com/markets/feds-williams-sees-ai-supply-squeeze-lasting-beyond-2-years?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Ledger asks resellers to halt sales in Southeast Asia and Hong ...

2026-10-13T23:28:19Z

Ledger asks resellers to halt sales in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong

The wallet maker requested that devices be removed from shelves while investigators work to establish where tampering occurred.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ledger-asks-resellers-to-halt-sales-in-southeast-asia-and-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Most tokenized stock trading on Solana, BNB Chain occurs outside ...

2026-10-13T19:48:06Z

Most tokenized stock trading on Solana, BNB Chain occurs outside US market hours

Tokenized equities have reached nearly $3.3 billion in value as investors embrace round-the-clock access beyond Wall Street hours.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/tokenized-stocks-after-hours-trading-solana-bnb-chain?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Strive reports $208M in warrant exercises as Bitcoin holdings ...

2026-10-13T15:57:55Z

Strive reports $208M in warrant exercises as Bitcoin holdings jump 11%

Strive is now the fifth-largest publicly traded corporate Bitcoin holder, with 32,773 BTC, as it continues to expand its treasury through equity financing.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/strive-bitcoin-holdings-32773-btc-warrant-exercises?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Bitcoin keeps up pressure on $84K as US stocks skirt Korea tech ...

2026-10-13T15:27:32Z

Bitcoin keeps up pressure on $84K as US stocks skirt Korea tech sell-off

Bitcoin price action preserved overnight gains as US stocks quickly rebounded after opening lower on the back of Korea’s tech-stock rout.

https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-keeps-up-pressure-on-84k-as-us-stocks-sidestep-korea-tech-sell-off?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Anthropic warns ‘AI worms’ may autonomously spread across ...

2026-10-13T13:55:09Z

Anthropic warns ‘AI worms’ may autonomously spread across devices like a virus

Anthropic warned that rogue “AI worms” are months away from the ability to self-replicate and autonomously infect user devices such as home appliances and other internet-connected devices.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/anthropic-ai-worms-autonomously-spread-devices-virus?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Is Bitcoin kidding itself about the Lightning Network? ...

2026-10-13T13:30:00Z

Is Bitcoin kidding itself about the Lightning Network?

Bitcoin developer Paul Sztorc says Bitcoiners are lying to themselves about Lightning. Developers claim usability has improved, but questions remain over everyday adoption.

https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/is-bitcoin-kidding-itself-about-the-lightning-network?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Here’s what happened in crypto today ...

2026-10-13T13:26:42Z

Metaplanet to issue $329M convertible bonds to pay debt, fund ...

2026-10-13T10:23:07Z

Metaplanet to issue $329M convertible bonds to pay debt, fund share buybacks

Metaplanet plans to issue zero-interest bonds with a five-year maturity to improve its debt structure and cut its reliance on Bitcoin-collateralized loans without selling holdings.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/metaplanet-329m-convertible-bonds-pay-debt-share-buybacks?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

MediaMarktSaturn pulls Ledger products amid tampering reports ...

2026-10-13T10:09:01Z

MediaMarktSaturn pulls Ledger products amid tampering reports

European retailer MediaMarkt pulled Ledger products as the wallet maker probes tampering reports beyond CryptoBilis in Southeast Asia.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/mediamarkt-pulls-ledger-wallet-security-incident?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Bitcoin hits $84K resistance as Korean tech rout deepens KOSPI ...

2026-10-13T09:42:00Z

Bitcoin hits $84K resistance as Korean tech rout deepens KOSPI losses

Bitcoin’s liquidity kept BTC price below $84,000 amid a mounting South Korean tech and semiconductor stock sell-off.

https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-hits-84k-resistance-as-korea-tech-sell-off-sends-kospi-down-74?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Chinese fraud victims lose key court battle over 61,000 Bitcoin ...

2026-10-13T09:03:06Z

Chinese fraud victims lose key court battle over 61,000 Bitcoin

Chinese fraud victims seeking to recover 61,000 seized Bitcoin face a legal setback after a UK court ruled that Chinese law governs their claims.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/uk-court-chinese-law-61k-bitcoin-fraud-victims?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Ledger details LTE-enabled spy implants in wallets sold by ...

2026-10-13T08:45:10Z

Ledger details LTE-enabled spy implants in wallets sold by CryptoBilis

Ledger detailed how LTE-enabled implants exposed wallet recovery phrases as CryptoBilis halted sales and Trezor and OneKey cut ties with the reseller.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ledger-cellular-implants-wallets-sold-cryptobilis?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Blur is shutting down its website, so why are NFT collectors ...

2026-10-13T05:38:37Z

Blur is shutting down its website, so why are NFT collectors cheering?

Blur’s planned website closure revived criticism of the royalty policies and token rewards that helped it overtake OpenSea during the NFT boom, but hurt creators.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/blur-is-shutting-down-its-website-so-why-are-nft-collectors-cheering?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Binance to shut down crypto mining pool services in November ...

2026-10-13T05:23:26Z

Binance to shut down crypto mining pool services in November

Binance will discontinue its mining pool and related services on Nov. 10, urging miners to move to alternative pools before the shutdown.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-shut-down-crypto-mining-pool-november?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

South Korea moves to block 27 crypto websites, including KuCoin, ...

2026-10-13T02:41:30Z

South Korea moves to block 27 crypto websites, including KuCoin, MEXC

Authorities said the restrictions are aimed at unregistered exchanges and have acknowledged that customers could have difficulty withdrawing assets.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/south-korea-moves-to-block-27-crypto-websites-including-kucoin-mexc?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Meta launches Muse Wonder AI models, challenging top rivals ...

2026-10-13T01:54:31Z

Meta launches Muse Wonder AI models, challenging top rivals

Meta co-founder Mark Zuckerberg said its newest models are a step toward “personal superintelligence.”

https://cointelegraph.com/news/meta-launches-muse-wonder-ai-models-challenging-top-rivals?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

FTX’s crypto mining venture is now used to advance AI ...

2026-10-12T21:11:26Z

FTX’s crypto mining venture is now used to advance AI

The defunct exchange acquired a 20% stake in Genesis Digital Assets before FTX declared bankruptcy in November 2022.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/ftx-crypto-mining-ai-data-center?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

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2026-10-12T19:26:13Z

Crypto PACs report $2.7M spending blitz on House races as ...

2026-10-12T18:55:49Z

Crypto PACs report $2.7M spending blitz on House races as midterms loom

With just 22 days until the US midterm elections, a crypto-aligned committee has announced another major ad expenditure to support “pro-crypto” candidates in 2026.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-pac-spending-house-races-2026-midterms?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

US accounting overhaul could make stablecoins more attractive to ...

2026-10-12T18:38:14Z

US accounting overhaul could make stablecoins more attractive to corporations: Tempo

A Tempo report examines how proposed US accounting rules could change corporate stablecoin holdings, with direct redemption rights determining which tokens qualify as cash.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/fasb-stablecoin-accounting-rules-corporate-adoption?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Bitcoin drops 2.2% as Ukraine, Iran strikes send oil toward ...

2026-10-12T16:30:21Z

Bitcoin drops 2.2% as Ukraine, Iran strikes send oil toward one-month high

Bitcoin price action stayed rangebound after failing to sustain above $84,000 into the Wall Street open on rising oil prices.

https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-drops-22-as-ukraine-iran-strikes-send-oil-toward-one-month-high?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Here’s what happened in crypto today ...

2026-10-12T12:46:51Z

Australia proposes leverage caps for crypto-settled derivatives ...

2026-10-12T11:41:58Z

Australia proposes leverage caps for crypto-settled derivatives

ASIC’s proposal would extend leverage limits and protections against negative balances to certain derivatives settled in digital assets.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/australia-asic-crypto-settled-cfd-protections?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Kraken parent clears Dubai’s final hurdle for dirham trading ...

2026-10-12T09:41:17Z

Kraken parent clears Dubai’s final hurdle for dirham trading rollout

Payward received full market approval from Dubai’s VARA to expand its digital asset services in the UAE, building on the preliminary approval received in May.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/kraken-receives-vara-approval-uae-expansion?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Standard Chartered adds Ripple USD custody, eyes LMAX collateral ...

2026-10-12T09:30:57Z

Standard Chartered adds Ripple USD custody, eyes LMAX collateral deal

Standard Chartered has launched custody for Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin on the XRP Ledger and plans to let institutions use the tokens as trading collateral.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/standard-chartered-rlusd-custody-lmax-deal?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

South Korean bank launches Bitcoin-backed business loans: Report ...

2026-10-12T08:45:58Z

South Korean bank launches Bitcoin-backed business loans: Report

Jeonbuk Bank reportedly began offering Bitcoin-backed loans to corporate customers, with a third-party custodian holding the cryptocurrency used as collateral.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/south-korea-jeonbuk-bank-bitcoin-backed-business-loans?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

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2026-10-12T05:55:00Z

Ledger attack spreads to EU, AI finds ’18 trillion XRP’ bug: ...

2026-10-11T22:57:53Z

Ledger attack spreads to EU, AI finds ’18 trillion XRP’ bug: Hodler’s Digest

An user reports buying a tampered Ledger from a big retailer in Europe. Security researchers use AI to uncover a “$94 billion” XRP bug — but receive just a $250K bounty.

https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/ledger-attack-spreads-to-eu-ai-finds-18-trillion-xrp-bug-hodlers-digest?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

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2026-10-11T12:45:00Z

CFTC proposals aimed at separating prediction markets from casino ...

2026-10-11T07:44:51Z

CFTC proposals aimed at separating prediction markets from casino gambling

The two measures attempt to set the stage for a potential US Supreme Court battle over federal and state jurisdiction.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/cftc-proposals-aimed-at-separating-prediction-markets-from-casino-gambling?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Tech chief says EU can fend off rogue AI risk: Report ...

2026-10-10T08:41:06Z

Tech chief says EU can fend off rogue AI risk: Report

There are global concerns following incidents at OpenAI ‌and Anthropic, and fears have arisen that rogue AI agents may venture beyond human control.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/tech-chief-says-eu-can-fend-off-rogue-ai-risk-report?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Sam Altman-backed Bitcoin life insurer, Meanwhile, raises more ...

2026-10-10T07:10:43Z

Sam Altman-backed Bitcoin life insurer, Meanwhile, raises more funds

The round follows increased international demand for Meanwhile’s Bitcoin life insurance policies amid broader macro instability.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/sam-altman-backed-bitcoin-life-insurer-meanwhile-raises-more-funds?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

US plans to seize $1B in crypto linked to Iran this week: Scott ...

2026-10-09T20:39:17Z

US plans to seize $1B in crypto linked to Iran this week: Scott Bessent

The Treasury Department has announced several digital asset seizures related to sanctions on Iran as part of US sanctions.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/scott-bessent-us-seize-crypto-iran-sanctions?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

New York permanently bars Celsius founder Mashinsky in $35M fraud ...

2026-10-09T20:14:02Z

New York permanently bars Celsius founder Mashinsky in $35M fraud settlement

The agreement resolves a 2023 civil fraud lawsuit against the Celsius founder and permanently bars him from the cryptocurrency, securities and commodities industries.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/celsius-founder-alex-mashinsky-permanently-banned-from-crypto-industry-in-ny-settlement?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

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2026-10-09T18:30:11Z

Blockchain.com pursues CFTC approval for prediction markets: CNBC ...

2026-10-09T16:22:45Z

Blockchain.com pursues CFTC approval for prediction markets: CNBC

The crypto company has reportedly applied for two licenses with the US commodities regulatory as the courts weigh prediction markets cases.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/blockchain-cftc-approval-derivatives-prediction-markets?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

French lawmakers back stablecoin swap tax in 2027 budget bill ...

2026-10-09T10:16:48Z

French lawmakers back stablecoin swap tax in 2027 budget bill

France’s Finance Committee backed taxes on stablecoin swaps, as well as unrealized crypto gains when households with more than 800,000 euros move abroad.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/france-crypto-stablecoin-swap-tax-2027-budget?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

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2026-10-09T05:38:03Z

Trump administration outlines quantum, AI initiatives in $6B ...

2026-10-09T05:25:27Z

Trump administration outlines quantum, AI initiatives in $6B science push

The White House outlined a $215 million quantum computing competition and $2.4 billion in AI industry commitments as concerns grow over quantum threats to cryptocurrency security.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/trump-administration-quantum-computing-ai-6-billion-science-push?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Thailand finalizes rules paving way for Bitcoin, Ether ETFs ...

2026-10-09T03:08:51Z

Thailand finalizes rules paving way for Bitcoin, Ether ETFs

The rules are set to take effect next week, allowing crypto ETFs to trade exclusively on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/thailand-finalizes-rules-paving-way-for-bitcoin-ether-etfs?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Cantor Fitzgerald faces Senate Democrat’s probe over Tether ...

2026-10-09T00:46:27Z

Cantor Fitzgerald faces Senate Democrat’s probe over Tether ties

The letter follows a report by the Democratic investigators last month alleging Tether’s USDT has become a key tool for Iran’s shadow banking network.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/cantor-fitzgerald-faces-senate-democrats-probe-over-tether-ties?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

IMF warns tokenized markets could amplify financial risks ...

2026-10-08T16:25:06Z

IMF warns tokenized markets could amplify financial risks

The global financial institution found tokenized equity markets less liquid and more volatile than traditional markets, despite growing demand for 24/7 trading.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/imf-flags-volatility-liquidity-risks-tokenized-markets-grow?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

US government moves $1B in seized Bitcoin after $770M transfers ...

2026-10-08T15:24:16Z

US government moves $1B in seized Bitcoin after $770M transfers

Blockchain analysts identified the US government wallet tied to the recovery of funds from the Bitfinex hack.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/us-government-seized-bitcoin-moved-one-transaction?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

‘No going back’ for institutions moving toward tokenized ...

2026-10-08T13:42:27Z

‘No going back’ for institutions moving toward tokenized onchain future, says Fidelity

Tokenization offers structural advantages to financial institutions and helps asset managers reach new markets, according to Fidelity’s head of digital asset strategists.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/institutions-tokenized-onchain-future-no-going-back-fidelity?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Crypto lending rises again… but have they solved the risks? ...

2026-10-08T13:30:00Z

Crypto lending rises again… but have they solved the risks?

Crypto lending has risen by 55% since July, but now has to deal with the dangers of AI assisted hacks, and risks cascading through interlinked protocols. Here’s how to stay safe.

https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/crypto-lending-rises-again-but-have-they-solved-the-risks?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

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2026-10-08T12:58:01Z

EU lawmakers push crypto onto anti-corruption agenda ...

2026-10-08T12:54:21Z

EU lawmakers push crypto onto anti-corruption agenda

MEPs also called for stronger asset recovery, while the Commission plans to adopt its first anti-corruption strategy by the end of this year.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/eu-lawmakers-crypto-anti-corruption?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Bitcoin monthly ‘new money’ inflows near $5B as BTC price ...

2026-10-08T09:56:07Z

Bitcoin monthly ‘new money’ inflows near $5B as BTC price rally stalls

Bitcoin’s realized cap rise in the 30 days to Oct. 5 came mostly from existing holders, not fresh capital, Glassnode data showed.

https://cointelegraph.com/markets/bitcoin-monthly-new-money-inflows-near-5b-as-btc-price-rally-stalls?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

ESMA gives crypto firms 3 months to exit non-compliant ...

2026-10-08T09:42:04Z

ESMA gives crypto firms 3 months to exit non-compliant stablecoins

ESMA urged EU crypto firms to halt services involving non-MiCA-compliant stablecoins, giving regulators three months to address existing exposures.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/esma-unauthorised-stablecoins-three-month-deadline?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Samsung Wallet to add USDC transfers for US Galaxy users in ...

2026-10-08T08:24:24Z

Samsung Wallet to add USDC transfers for US Galaxy users in October

Eligible US Galaxy will be able to send USDC to crypto wallets and transfer funds to bank accounts in more than 60 countries.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/samsung-wallet-usdc-transfers-us-galaxy-users-october?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Standard Chartered plans institutional crypto custody in ...

2026-10-08T08:08:03Z

Standard Chartered plans institutional crypto custody in Singapore

Standard Chartered plans custody for cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and tokenized assets for institutional and eligible corporate clients in Singapore.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/standard-chartered-digital-asset-custody-services-singapore?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Crypto must cement adoption to withstand US policy shifts: Canton ...

2026-10-08T04:28:27Z

Crypto must cement adoption to withstand US policy shifts: Canton CEO

Canton CEO Yuval Rooz compared blockchain adoption to Uber and Airbnb, arguing that widespread adoption could help insulate it from potential policy reversals.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/canton-ceo-crypto-adoption-us-policy-reversals?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

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2026-10-07T18:55:36Z

Tether, Kazakhstan cenbank mull tenge stablecoin and asset ...

2026-10-07T16:25:38Z

Tether, Kazakhstan cenbank mull tenge stablecoin and asset tokenization

The agreement will explore a tenge-backed stablecoin pilot and a framework for tokenizing real-world assets as Kazakhstan expands its digital asset industry.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/tether-kazakhstan-central-bank-to-explore-tenge-stablecoin-and-asset-tokenization?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

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2026-10-07T13:07:40Z

Chasing 100x tokens is game of ‘irrational exuberance,’ says ...

2026-10-07T12:29:39Z

Chasing 100x tokens is game of ‘irrational exuberance,’ says Polymarket CEO

Some traders are looking for more predictable prediction market opportunities, rather than playing “hot potato” with the next 100x gem, according to Polymarket’s Shayne Coplan.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/chasing-100x-tokens-irrational-exuberance-polymarket-ceo?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Crypto card access doesn’t match global demand, Tangem says ...

2026-10-07T11:37:48Z

Crypto card access doesn’t match global demand, Tangem says

Crypto card demand can be stronger where access is harder, Tangem says, as the company expands its self-custodial payment offering through Visa.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-card-access-doesnt-match-global-demand-tangem-says?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Trump-backed WLFI plans USD1 payments for online businesses ...

2026-10-07T10:26:55Z

Trump-backed WLFI plans USD1 payments for online businesses

World Liberty Financial outlined plans to bring USD1 to major online platforms as Mesh announced a payments partnership scheduled to roll out this quarter.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/trump-backed-wlfi-plans-usd1-payments-for-online-businesses?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

‘Old money’ has stronger Bitcoin ‘diamond hands,’ says ...

2026-10-07T09:57:19Z

‘Old money’ has stronger Bitcoin ‘diamond hands,’ says BingX exec

BingX strategy chief Kevin Lee says wealthy investors are taking a longer-term approach to Bitcoin, though family-office crypto exposure remains limited.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bingx-old-money-bitcoin-diamond-hands-token2049?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

DOJ invokes Bitcoin Fog ruling in potential blow to Roman Storm ...

2026-10-07T07:10:59Z

DOJ invokes Bitcoin Fog ruling in potential blow to Roman Storm acquittal bid

Prosecutors say a recent Bitcoin Fog appeals court ruling supports their argument that Tornado Cash activity in Manhattan was enough to establish venue for parts of Roman Storm’s case in New York.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/roman-storm-bitcoin-fog-doj-acquittal-bid?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Kalshi’s 15-min gold markets overtake Ether just weeks after ...

2026-10-07T04:57:54Z

Kalshi’s 15-min gold markets overtake Ether just weeks after launch

Gold recorded 542 million contracts and an estimated $5 million in fees in September, surpassing Ether’s 318 million contracts and $2.6 million, though Bitcoin remained far ahead.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/kalshis-15-min-gold-markets-overtake-ether-just-weeks-after-launch?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Conduit sues Tether over allegedly freezing $2.8M without ...

2026-10-06T21:00:44Z

Conduit sues Tether over allegedly freezing $2.8M without explanation

The lawsuit alleged that Tether froze USDt funds in a Conduit wallet tied to an investigation launched by Brazilian authorities in 2024.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/conduit-lawsuit-tether-usdt-freeze?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Winklevoss-backed Zcash ETF files with SEC for Nasdaq listing ...

2026-10-06T20:53:19Z

Winklevoss-backed Zcash ETF files with SEC for Nasdaq listing

The proposed fund would hold ZEC directly, with Gemini Trust serving as custodian and Winklevoss Capital affiliates eyeing up to a $100 million investment.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/winklevoss-backed-zcash-etf-files-with-sec-for-nasdaq-listing?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

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2026-10-06T20:48:12Z

Affluent investors seen boosting crypto exposure: Survey ...

2026-10-06T17:30:18Z

Affluent investors seen boosting crypto exposure: Survey

Most affluent investors across seven countries own and are increasing their crypto holdings despite financial advisers who remain overly cautious about digital assets.

https://cointelegraph.com/news/majority-of-affluent-investors-across-7-countries-own-crypto-survey?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

Securitize stock jumps 8% amid South Korea tokenization push ...

2026-10-06T17:04:41Z

Securitize stock jumps 8% amid South Korea tokenization push

The LG CNS partnership gives Securitize a foothold as the Seoul prepares new rules for tokenized stocks, bonds and funds beginning in February 2027.

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