Projects
Solana launches tool to settle bank trades in seconds
Solana Foundation launched an open-source DvP program that settles asset and payment legs together, with JPMorgan providing settlement input.
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Spiko raises $90 million to expand tokenized cash funds across markets
Spiko raised $90 million in Series B funding to scale its $2.7 billion tokenized cash fund business and expand into new markets.
Projects
Crypto 'Godfather' Gets Six Years for Hiring Sheriff's Deputies, $37M Meta Fraud
Adam Iza used off-duty LA deputies to pull warrants and personal data on his rivals, then moved the proceeds through crypto custodians.
Bitcoin
Live updates: Bitcoin remains locked in range as stocks notch another new record high
FxPro says a slide below $84,000 would hand control to sellers and put $80,000 in play. Minutes from the Fed's last meeting come out Wednesday.
Projects
Ondo lets investors trade pre-IPO exposure 24/7
Ondo Private Markets will offer non-U.S. investors tokenized notes tied to private companies, starting with an unnamed pre-IPO AI firm.
Bitcoin
Arthur Hayes Says Bitcoin Price Hits $1M and Saylor No Longer Matters
Arthur Hayes says Michael Saylor “had his time in the sun” and that Strategy no longer moves the needle, then answered whether bitcoin hits $1 million with a single word: “Yes.” The Case Against Strategy in Two Minutes The Bitmex co-founder and Maelstrom chief made the argument in a 30-minute interview with crypto host Crypto […]
Bitcoin
Smaller altcoins shine as bitcoin stills trades around $85,000
Leading the gains is BTW, the native token of Bitway, a bitcoin-compatible layer-1, which jumped 25% in the past 24 hours and is up 170% over the past 30 days.
Regulation
Hong Kong officials double down on end-2026 deadline for crypto licensing bill
Hong Kong regulators plan to establish a licensing regime for four categories, including digital asset trading, custody, advisory and management services.
Projects
BitGo shifts focus from crypto custody to trading, lending
BitGo is pushing beyond crypto custody as CEO Mike Belshe targets trading, lending and settlement as the company’s main revenue engines.
Exchanges
Binance BTC outflows hit highest since mid-2023 as whales deposit stablecoins
Binance BTC reserves fell by nearly 40,000 coins since Sept. 20 as whales returned stablecoin capital to their exchange wallets.
Projects
Ondo launches onchain private-company exposure, starting with AI
Ondo Finance launched a private-markets platform with tokenized notes tied initially to a pre-IPO artificial intelligence company.
ETF
Bitcoin price keeps failing at $87K, what is stopping it?
Bitcoin trades near $85,500, 32% below its record high, as ETF outflows return and traders watch $83,300 support and $86,700 resistance.
Projects
Samsung files US patent for smart contract powered crypto wallet
Samsung Electronics has filed a U.S. patent application for a digital asset wallet system that uses smart contracts to let devices initiate crypto transactions without directly storing or using a private key. According to an Oct. 6 report from Digital…
Projects
Ondo opens private markets with tokenized pre-IPO AI exposure
Ondo’s tokenized notes will give eligible investors exposure to private companies, with the first tied to an unnamed pre-IPO AI company.
Projects
Solana Foundation targets settlement in seconds with DvP launch
Solana DvP offers financial institutions an open-source settlement program designed to complete asset transfers and payments in seconds.
Exchanges
OKX looks to abstract blockchain mechanics to bring stablecoin balances to everyday consumers
OKX appears to be designing products to keep the blockchain element abstracted or out of sight for users who simply want to hold digital dollars and use a card.
Regulation
Parataxis Ethereum drops Korea merger over delisting risk
Parataxis Ethereum has canceled its merger with Parataxis Korea as a delisting court fight and shareholder cash-out risk clouded the deal.
Projects
Visa Targets APAC Market as 46% of Consumers Plan Stablecoin Use
A Visa-commissioned study found that stablecoin adoption has room to grow in the APAC region, with nearly 50% of those polled being open to using these digital assets in the next five years. Nonetheless, awareness of what stablecoins really are and how they work is low. Visa Survey Finds Rising Interest in Stablecoins in APAC […]
Bitcoin
Why bitcoin is down 'just' 32% a year after its record high of $126,000
This shallower decline isn’t limited to the one-year anniversary. The bear market itself has been milder with past downturns seeing prices plummet 77% to 85%.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin ETFs shed $90M as BTC sits 32% below year-old ATH
US spot Bitcoin ETFs reversed two days of inflows as Bitcoin slipped below $86,000, trading roughly 32% below its October 2025 all-time high.
Projects
Rialo eyes South Korea as institutions look to move financial services onchain
Rialo has stepped up its push to become blockchain infrastructure for financial institutions as the network discusses proof of concept projects with Korean firms and builds applications with other institutional partners. According to Bobby Zagotta, chief business officer at Rialo,…
Ethereum
Ethereum could make moving between L1 and L2 much easier
Ethereum’s EEZ has completed an atomic L1-to-L2 mainnet test carrying 0.001 ETH, allowing linked actions to succeed or fail together.
Security
ZachXBT Infiltrates Crypto Syndicate Tied to $1.5B Bybit Hack
The blockchain sleuth revealed that he infiltrated a Chinese crypto money laundering group following the theft of over $1.5 billion by North Korean hackers in 2025. ZachXBT stressed that this incursion allowed him to gather intelligence and helped freeze assets coming from this illicit activity. ZachXBT Reveals Chinese Money Laundering Collective Infiltration ZachXBT, one of […]
Ethereum
EEZ tests atomic L1-to-L2 transaction in push to unify Ethereum
An EEZ contributor shared a 0.001 ETH cross-chain test as the project develops a framework to connect Ethereum mainnet and its rollups.
Projects
Top 3 new memecoins to watch in October 2026
Super Inu Force, Meme Agency and PunchCard have recorded active trading within days of launching in October, putting three new memecoins on traders’ radar during the opening week of the month. According to market and onchain data reviewed as of…
Regulation
Better Markets says CFTC is ‘wrong agency’ to regulate retail crypto
Better Markets said the CFTC’s proposed framework to bring certain cryptocurrency transactions and exchanges under its oversight will leave investors less protected than under the SEC.
Ethereum
Ethereum is testing how much cheaper block space it can safely create
Ethereum has prepared to test a 200 million gas limit on Sepolia under the Glamsterdam upgrade, putting more than three times the network’s previous block capacity through a public test before developers decide what could eventually work on mainnet. According…
Bitcoin
Tanzanian Tour Operator Accepts Bitcoin for Safaris and Treks
Licensed Tanzanian tour operator Zatatep Tours now accepts bitcoin alongside credit cards for booking trips across Tanzania. Streamlining Travel Financing Travelers heading to East Africa can now pay for wildlife safaris, Mount Kilimanjaro treks, and beach stays in Zanzibar using bitcoin, as tour operators move to accommodate visitors who prefer digital currency over credit cards […]
Exchanges
Binance now lets users turn stocks into on-chain tokens
Binance lets eligible users convert supported stocks into bStocks 1:1 with no conversion fee and move them back into stock positions.
Projects
U.S. scraps proposed $10,000 reporting rule for for crypto sent to private wallets
FinCEN withdrew two proposals that had hung over self-custody and crypto mixers for years without ever taking effect.
Regulation
Rain seeks U.S. trust bank amid crypto charter lawsuit
Rain has applied for a U.S. trust bank charter to custody digital assets, manage stablecoin reserves and issue dollar-backed stablecoins.
Ethereum
Ethereum’s Glamsterdam test gets last-minute fix before major capacity jump
One of Ethereum’s main validator clients updated its software hours before a Sepolia test that will raise the amount of work each block can hold to 200 million gas.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin keeps getting rejected at $87,000 as stocks hover near records
BTC fell back to about $85,600 after sellers turned it away from $87,000 for the third time since Sept. 23, while Nasdaq closed at a record and Treasury yields kept climbing.
Projects
Solana Foundation unveils a program to settle institutional trades in seconds. JPMorgan gave input
Solana Foundation launched an open-source program that lets institutions settle trades in seconds, not days. JPMorgan provided key inputs.
Projects
Greek Police Bust Alleged $9M AI Crypto Scam That Promised to Double Money
Greek police dismantled an unauthorized cryptocurrency pyramid scheme that defrauded over 10,000 investors of approximately $9 million in total by promising to double their money in 50 days via automated artificial intelligence (AI) trading. A Facade of Legitimacy Greek police have dismantled a massive alleged cryptocurrency pyramid scheme that authorities said defrauded more than 10,000 […]
Regulation
Rain seeks US trust bank charter days after OCC sued over crypto charters
Rain joins a growing queue of crypto firms seeking federal trust charters, while community banks have just asked a court to overturn the OCC rules underpinning them.
Exchanges
OKX eyes emerging markets with yield-offering stablecoin savings and payments app
OKX Money lets users hold, send and spend dollar-backed stablecoins, with qualifying USDG balances earning up to 10% APY.
Regulation
US Regulators Push National Crypto Rules as America Chases Global Lead
Federal crypto initiatives are advancing across trading, asset custody, and tokenized stocks as Washington pursues global digital asset leadership. The CFTC’s new consultation joins SEC measures aimed at keeping innovation domestic while protecting customers and investors. Two Federal Paths Target Trading and Crypto Custody Retail crypto traders could gain tailored protections under a federal initiative […]
Regulation
Solana Debuts Institutional Settlement Standard With J.P. Morgan Input
Built with input from J.P. Morgan, the open-source "DvP" program lets institutions settle trades atomically on Solana with finality in seconds instead of days.
Regulation
Ripple Targets Turkey’s $200 Billion Crypto Market Amid Lira Pressure
Turkey’s large crypto market is creating opportunities for bank custody and dollar-backed stablecoins, according to Ripple. The company ties its local strategy to currency pressure and evolving regulations as institutions follow consumers into digital assets. Turkey’s $200 Billion Market Meets Evolving Banking Rules Turkish consumers and businesses are gaining access to crypto storage and dollar-backed […]