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Trump to throw spotlight on overseas crypto abuses at White House event
The president is hosting a cybercrime event that will highlight U.S. authorities' efforts to crack down on crypto scams run by foreign criminal organizations.
Musk’s SpaceX-Tesla Merger Would Create a Bitcoin Treasury Behemoth
Musk said both boards formed committees to weigh a tie-up that would combine Tesla’s 11,509 BTC and SpaceX’s 18,712 BTC—roughly $2.5 billion worth—onto a single balance sheet.
Chainlink, Cardano, other blockchain groups push SEC for clearer crypto rules
Six major blockchain organizations urged the SEC to formally recognize digital commodities as non-securities in its proposed regulatory framework.
What Is a Bitcoin-Backed Loan? Borrowing Against BTC Explained
Bitcoin-backed loans let holders borrow cash or stablecoins without selling BTC. Here's how collateral, LTV and liquidations work.
PHP Panic: Two Critical Bugs Put 70% of the Internet at Risk, and Everyone Is Freaking Out
Two critical bugs in PHP, the language running most of the web, let strangers take over servers without a password. The patch is out, attacks started early, and governments pulled…
How a16z-backed DATA is rethinking its blockchain strategy after $30 million Sui deal
The startup is retiring its own blockchain and moving to Sui with a $30 million investment as it narrows its focus to AI training data.
Bitcoin price tags $84.6K as US stocks head higher on SpaceX Q3 earnings beat
Bitcoin extended gains to approach $85,000 after US stock markets reacted to higher-than-expected SpaceX earnings.
Grayscale expands in-kind subscriptions to 10 crypto ETFs and trusts
Grayscale expands in-kind subscriptions to 10 crypto funds, letting eligible investors swap tokens for shares without selling for cash.
Bybit will look for big broker partnerships to take on Robinhood in the U.S.
When it comes to the U.S., Bybit will look to work with with someone like Interactive Brokers (IB), for example, said CEO Ben Zhou.
Crypto Long & Short: Why real-world assets need fixed-rate loans onchain
Real-world assets already back the largest stablecoins, yet borrowing against them onchain still runs through variable-rate pools. Peter Gaffney of O2O Capital Partners explains wh…
Anza’s Alpenglow goes live on Solana, cutting finality to 150 milliseconds
Solana activated Alpenglow, replacing TowerBFT and cutting transaction finality from 12.8 seconds to about 150 milliseconds.
Solana Alpenglow Goes Live in 'Most Ambitious' Upgrade Since Ethereum's Merge
The new consensus protocol retires TowerBFT, which had run Solana since its 2020 launch, after a handoff on the live network.
Solana’s Alpenglow launches on mainnet, targets 99% faster finality
Solana’s first major consensus upgrade is targeting 99% finality reduction, seeking to offer users near-immediate transaction settlement and more responsive applications.
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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.
Big Tech’s eMudhra fixes may leave crypto bots exposed, CertiK warns
CertiK says crypto trading bots and exchange applications may remain exposed to the eMudhra certificate flaw because browser fixes may not protect all software.
5 alternatives to Ledger to store your Bitcoin
Hardware wallets aren’t the only way to protect your crypto, but from ETFs and passkeys to multisig accounts, each alternative has its own risks and trade-offs.
GTA 6 Trailer Features 'Dacity' Meme Coin—Here's What Traders Think It'll Do
Grand Theft Auto 6 is rumoured to feature a meme coin, and crypto traders are speculating on how prominently Rockstar will integrate it.
Standard Chartered signs definitive agreements to acquire Zodia Custody
Standard Chartered has signed definitive agreements to acquire Zodia Custody, subject to regulatory approval.
OCC finalizes GENIUS Act rules for stablecoin issuers and custody
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s final rule covers payment stablecoin issuance and some custody activities, with the GENIUS Act framework taking effect in mid-Januar…
Morning Minute: Bitcoin Tops JPMorgan’s Ten-Year Forecast for All Assets
The bank has Bitcoin outperforming all asset classes spanning real estate, stocks and gold over the next 10-15 years.
Why centralized exchanges refuse to list legacy crypto tokens without explicit SEC immunity
Vault12 raised $17.45 million selling VGT in 2018 and says it met or dropped every promise, yet the token has never traded on a centralized exchange.
Japanese visitors may be able to pay with yen stablecoins in South Korea under Shinhan-SBI pact
The collaboration will explore card-linked merchant payments for Japanese visitors in South Korea and peer-to-peer wallet transfers among broader cross-border trade remittances.
Standard Chartered signs definitive deal to acquire Zodia Custody
The signing follows shareholders’ acceptance of Standard Chartered’s non-binding offer in May, with regulatory approvals still pending.
Dogecoin wallet, app teams unite in push to give DOGE more everyday uses
Dogecoin Labs will combine MyDoge, DogeOS and merchant payment tools as developers try to turn coin holders into customers for applications and businesses.
Dogecoin Labs launches as DOGE ecosystem seeks growth beyond meme-driven demand
Dogecoin Labs, backed by the Dogecoin Foundation, unites MyDoge, DogeOS and Such App to push DOGE into payments and DeFi.
Bitcoin volatility nears 2026 lows as traders brace for Fed decision and US midterms
Bitcoin volatility is approaching its 2026 lows, with K33 pointing to weak trading activity ahead of several potential market catalysts.
OCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules Ahead of January Deadline
The rule sets reserve, redemption and risk standards for issuers, but the OCC has yet to say when it will begin accepting applications.
'Mentality Issue': PlayStation Founder Waves Away Disc Ownership Anger
PlayStation founder Ken Kutaragi pushed back against anger at Sony's decision to stop producing physical game discs.
Bitcoin risk management grows more popular as the 'just bet on price' era fades
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 21, 2026
First out the gate: OCC debuts final rule implementing Trump-signed GENIUS Act
OCC published its final GENIUS Act stablecoin rule, effective Jan. 18, dropping a proposed presumption on third-party rewards arrangements.
OCC's final rule to start fresh in weighing stablecoin rewards against GENIUS Act ban
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is the first of several federal agencies to finish writing regulations under the act.
BitGo launches innovation unit to design crypto’s next breakout application
BitGo Labs will initially focus on the intersection of AI and crypto, stating that the AI economy needs crypto financial infrastructure.
Probly Wraps Up TOKEN2049 Singapore and WHALE3RA, Strengthening Its Presence in On-Chain Prediction Markets
The British Virgin Islands, Road Town, October 2026 — Probly, an on-chain prediction market for sports, politics, crypto, finance, and global events, has concluded its participatio…
PancakeSwap TVL tops $380M as major fee overhaul heads to vote
PancakeSwap’s proposed fee-sharing overhaul would give liquidity providers 88% of swap fees and cut CAKE emissions by 69%, as BNB Chain’s DeFi activity expands.
France proposes liability for crypto exchanges offering DeFi access
French authorities want crypto exchanges to conduct checks on DeFi protocols and face liability for certain customer losses under proposed changes to EU crypto rules.
Bitcoin ‘top buyers’ halt BTC price upside with $87.7K now key: Glassnode
Bitcoin price current resistance near $87,000 was reinforced by investors who bought BTC in late 2025, per new research.
Crypto rises with Asian tech stocks, zcash extends gain after setting upgrade date
Bitcoin rose to a one-week high as Asian tech stocks rebounded and SpaceX and Tesla formed committees to explore a merger.
Live updates: Bitcoin rises to $84,000 as SpaceX leads markets higher
South Korea data center player Elice surged 30% after plunging about the same amount following its IPO one day earlier.
UK Banks Hit With 10,000 Complaints Over Blocked Crypto Transfers in 90 Days: Report
Lloyds drew the most complaints despite having no published policy restricting crypto transfers, according to a Stand With Crypto report.
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