Latest cryptocurrency news today - Check what are the trends in the digital currency market - Learn when is the best moment to buy Bitcoin or Altcoins on the best crypto exchanges - What you need to know about the crypto market trendhttps://coinsnews.comAn Ethereum initial coin offering (ICO) buyer who bought 100,000 ETH at $0.31 each just moved another 1,000 ETH, worth about $2.4 million, to Kraken. The Sale Onchain sleuths picked up on the move earlier today, highlighting that an Ethereum OG who bought 100,000 ETH at $0.31 each during the ICO has now sold 1,000 […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/whale-that-bought-100000-eth-for-031-each-just-sent-24m-to-kraken904690COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/eth-whale-transactions-768x432.jpgWhale That Bought 100,000 ETH for $0.31 Each Just Sent $2.4M to KrakenAn Interpol-coordinated cybercrime crackdown focused on Africa led to 1,462 arrests and recovered more than $105 million. A Nigerian case traced over $2.4 million in suspected proceeds, much of it laundered through cryptocurrency transactions. Crypto Laundering Emerges in Africa Cybercrime Sweep Law enforcement agencies from 20 African countries and the United States arrested 1,462 suspects […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/interpol-africa-sweep-nets-1462-arrests-exposes-crypto-laundering904691COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/interpol-1-768x432.jpgInterpol Africa Sweep Nets 1,462 Arrests, Exposes Crypto LaunderingCarried out for three months, the operation resulted in the arrest of nearly 100 defendants and the raid of 29 fraud centers. 30 countries and 13 private sector partners, including Huawei, Mastercard, and Meta, were involved in the joint actions that managed to identify over $39 billion in fraud-linked assets. Operation Confrontation Ghost Results in […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/uae-led-coalition-exposes-39-billion-in-crypto-fraud-960-arrested904692COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/operation-confrontation-ghost-768x432.jpgUAE-Led Coalition Exposes $39 Billion in Crypto Fraud, 960 ArrestedThree Asian central banks are developing common approaches to moving regulated stablecoins and digital bank deposits across borders. The BLOOM initiative aims to reduce the cost and complexity of connecting financial institutions in different markets. Central Banks Seek Common Ground for Digital Money Cross-border digital money settlement is the focus of expanded cooperation among the […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/3-asian-central-banks-unite-to-connect-stablecoins-across-borders904668COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/singapore-mas-768x432.jpg3 Asian Central Banks Unite to Connect Stablecoins Across BordersCrypto applications can generate earnings, yet growing token supplies can reduce the benefits reaching holders. Grayscale’s new analysis examines how earnings and capital returns can support valuations beyond market narratives. Grayscale Measures Earnings Alongside Tokenholder Returns Crypto investors can assess income-generating protocols by comparing earnings and distributions with market capitalization while accounting for supply inflation, […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/grayscale-warns-crypto-token-inflation-can-wipe-out-holder-rewards904669COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/grayscale-chart-768x432.jpgGrayscale Warns Crypto Token Inflation Can Wipe Out Holder RewardsAs part of a 15-year plan outlined by the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission, China’s national blockchain network is expected to be operational by 2030, amidst a modernization of the country’s information structures to implement this decentralized technology across several use cases. China Targets 2030 For National Blockchain Network Implementation China has outlined a roadmap to […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/china-targets-2030-to-complete-national-blockchain-network904656COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/chinese-flag-768x432.jpgChina Targets 2030 to Complete National Blockchain NetworkModular blockchain platform Initia halted its network Friday after the team confirmed “a security incident” that compromised its operations. According to Initia co-founder Ezaan Mangalji, the attacker exploited the breach to mint an estimated $2.7 million worth of tokens. Initia Network Halted as Co-Founder Reveals an Estimated $2.7 Million Exploit “As of Oct 23, 2026, […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/hacker-prints-27m-in-crypto-as-initia-blockchain-grinds-to-a-halt904657COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/hacker-prints-2-7m-in-crypto-as-initia-blockchain-grinds-to-a-halt-768x432.pngHacker Prints $2.7M in Crypto as Initia Blockchain Grinds to a HaltSen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) has launched an investigation into Tether’s reported multimillion-dollar payments to a consulting firm co-owned by former White House cryptocurrency adviser Bo Hines, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and violations of federal ethics and lobbying laws. Senator Blumenthal Seeks Answers From Tether In an Oct. 22 letter to Tether CEO […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/senator-probes-tethers-reported-6m-deal-with-firm-tied-to-ex-trump-crypto-advisor904644COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/dddxbohines-768x432.pngSenator Probes Tether’s Reported $6M Deal With Firm Tied to Ex-Trump Crypto AdvisorByron Donalds wants governments to hold bitcoin, opposes a Federal Reserve-issued digital currency, and doubts federal agencies can keep pace with the markets they oversee. In an Oct. 17, 2026, interview with Bitcoin.com News, the Florida congressman and gubernatorial candidate discussed strategic reserves, his race against former rep. David Jolly, and prediction markets that put […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/clarity-is-about-as-good-as-you-can-getbyron-donalds-talks-bitcoin-prediction-markets-and-florida904645COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/clarity-is-about-as-good-as-you-can-get--byron-donalds-talks-bitcoin-prediction-markets-and-florida-768x432.png‘CLARITY Is About as Good as You Can Get’—Byron Donalds Talks Bitcoin, Prediction Markets and FloridaEthereum developers have postponed the Glamsterdam upgrade on the Hoodi testnet after security researchers discovered a flaw that could turn temporary smart contract failures into permanent losses of functionality. Chainsecurity identified 13 deployed contracts with potentially vulnerable behavior. The Oct. 26 activation has been canceled, putting Ethereum’s tentative December mainnet upgrade window in doubt while […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ethereum-delays-glamsterdam-testing-after-13-contracts-trigger-concerns904625COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ethereum-delays-glamsterdam-testing-after-13-contracts-trigger-concerns-768x432.pngEthereum Delays Glamsterdam Testing After 13 Contracts Trigger ConcernsIn a ruling issued Friday afternoon, charges against President Javier Milei, his sister Karina, and other defendants were dismissed after a court found that the losses associated with the launch of the Libra meme coin were not sufficient to constitute a scam. President Javier Milei and Others Acquitted in Libra Meme Coin Case President Javier […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/argentine-court-clears-president-milei-of-all-charges-in-libra-crypto-case904626COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/milei_argentina-768x432.jpgArgentine Court Clears President Milei of All Charges in Libra Crypto CaseJ.P. Morgan Asset Management has expanded its tokenized money market funds MONY and JLTXX onto Solana, giving qualified U.S. investors access through the Morgan Money platform. J.P. Morgan Expands Access for Tokenized Funds J.P. Morgan is taking another step onto public blockchain rails. The asset manager has made MONY and JLTXX available on Solana through […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/jpmorgan-brings-tokenized-money-funds-to-solana-for-us-investors904582COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/j-p--morgan-brings-tokenized-money-funds-to-solana-for-us-investors-768x432.jpgJPMorgan Brings Tokenized Money Funds to Solana for US InvestorsThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is putting tokenized securities, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing under heightened scrutiny as the technologies increasingly reshape financial markets, according to its newly released fiscal year 2027 examination priorities. The SEC Targets Tokenization in 2027 The SEC’s Division of Examinations identified the three technologies among emerging trends that will […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/sec-targets-tokenization-ai-and-quantum-computing-in-2027-examination-priorities904583COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sec-1-768x432.jpgSEC Targets Tokenization, AI and Quantum Computing in 2027 Examination PrioritiesIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed officials to prepare a plan involving blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies to help the country circumvent potential international economic sanctions, including restrictions on its banking system.   Israel Weighs Blockchain Solution Speaking in an interview with Israel’s Channel 10 on Friday, Netanyahu acknowledged growing concerns about foreign economic pressure […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/netanyahu-orders-blockchain-plan-to-help-israel-evade-potential-sanctions904584COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/israel.jpgNetanyahu Orders Blockchain Plan to Help Israel Evade Potential SanctionsHSBC has launched its first stablecoin, a Hong Kong dollar-backed digital currency designed for everyday payments, marking a significant step toward mainstream adoption of blockchain-based financial services in the city. HSBC Launches Hong Kong Stablecoin The banking giant announced Friday that HSBC RedCoin (RCHKD) is launching through its PayMe mobile payments platform, giving more than […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/hsbc-launches-first-stablecoin-bringing-hong-kong-dollar-payments-to-33m-users904556COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/hsbc-768x432.jpgHSBC Launches First Stablecoin, Bringing Hong Kong Dollar Payments to 3.3M UsersFollowing two days of high volatility, bitcoin traded largely flat around $81,500, putting it on track for its first monthly loss since July. Bitcoin Flat Amid Geopolitical Tensions Following two days of heightened price volatility, bitcoin traded largely flat on Friday, even as surging oil prices—fueled by fears of escalating war of words between the […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-stuck-near-81k-as-oil-surge-rattles-global-markets904557COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-oct23-2026-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Stuck Near $81K as Oil Surge Rattles Global MarketsWells Fargo, Intuit, and Arm Holdings are among six more companies objecting to having their shares traded as blockchain-based tokens, bringing the total number of corporate holdouts to 22 as Wall Street’s ambitious experiment with around-the-clock stock trading encounters mounting resistance. More Firms Reject Stock Tokenization The latest objections were disclosed in a regulatory document […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/wells-fargo-intuit-join-growing-corporate-revolt-against-tokenized-stocks-reuters904558COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/wells-fargo.jpgWells Fargo, Intuit Join Growing Corporate Revolt Against Tokenized Stocks: ReutersWells Fargo, Intuit, and Arm Holdings are among six more companies objecting to having their shares traded as blockchain-based tokens, bringing the total number of corporate holdouts to 22 as Wall Street’s ambitious experiment with around-the-clock stock trading encounters mounting resistance. More Firms Reject Stock Tokenization The latest objections were disclosed in a regulatory document […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/wells-fargo-intuit-join-growing-corporate-revolt-against-tokenized-stock-plan-reuters904585COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/wells-fargo.jpgWells Fargo, Intuit Join Growing Corporate Revolt Against Tokenized Stock Plan: ReutersNew York is seeking about $1.37 billion from Novatech founders Cynthia and Eddy Petion after a court entered a default judgment in a crypto fraud case. State filings show investors deposited more than $1.16 billion, while only about $26 million was sent to the platform used for trading. Novatech Founders Face $1.37B Claim After Failing […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/new-york-seeks-137b-from-novatech-founders-in-crypto-fraud-case904519COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/new-york-seeks-1-37b-from-novatech-founders-in-crypto-fraud-case-768x432.jpgNew York Seeks $1.37B From Novatech Founders in Crypto Fraud CaseDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has prohibited U.S. military personnel and Pentagon employees from using nonpublic information to trade on prediction markets, warning that bets on military operations could expose sensitive intelligence to American adversaries and endanger troops. Military Makes Insider Trading Ban Official The directive follows the prosecution of a Special Forces soldier accused of […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/pentagon-bans-military-insider-trading-on-polymarket-kalshi-after-400k-betting-scandal904520COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/pete-hegseth-768x432.pngPentagon Bans Military Insider Trading on Polymarket, Kalshi After $400K Betting ScandalU.S. bitcoin ETFs suffered $635.49 million in net outflows on Thursday, abruptly interrupting a three-session run that had attracted more than $1 billion.   Bitcoin ETFs Suffer Biggest Outflow Since June The institutional tide turned with remarkable speed. A day after bitcoin ETF buying broadened across eight funds, investors pulled $635.49 million from the category. […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/blackrock-fidelity-lead-635m-bitcoin-etf-lossbiggest-outflow-since-june904521COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/blackrock-fidelity-lead-635m-bitcoin-etf-loss-erasing-60-of-gains-768x432.pngBlackrock, Fidelity Lead $635M Bitcoin ETF Loss—Biggest Outflow Since JuneBitcoin Core is rewriting its approach to security vulnerabilities as artificial intelligence makes certain software flaws dramatically easier to discover, undermining the effectiveness of longstanding policies designed to keep potential exploits secret while users upgrade. Bitcoin Core Shifts Strategy as AI Gets Smarter In an Oct. 22 message to the Bitcoin Development Mailing List, Bitcoin […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-core-changes-security-policy-as-ai-makes-vulnerabilities-easier-to-find904456COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/bitcoin_security-768x432.jpgBitcoin Core Changes Security Policy as AI Makes Vulnerabilities Easier to FindAn early ether buyer who paid just $18.83 per coin nine years ago has sold 3,000 ETH worth about $7.23 million, a 128x return. The Trail The math on this trade seems almost absurd, with onchain data from the wallet’s Arkham explorer page showing 3,000 ETH leaving a Gemini hot wallet roughly nine years ago, […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/an-ethereum-og-who-bought-at-18-just-cashed-out-723-million904457COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/eth-whale-transfer-768x432.pngAn Ethereum OG Who Bought at $18 Just Cashed out $7.23 MillionA growing market for bitcoin-backed, multisig-secured loans now has what appears to be its first bank offering this type of product, as Sygnum and Debifi delivered on a promise made a year ago. Switzerland-headquartered digital asset bank Sygnum and Latvian bitcoin lending platform Debifi launched MultiSYG, a loan product that secures collateral in a multisig […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/you-can-get-a-multisig-bitcoin-loan-at-a-bank-as-sygnum-and-debifi-debut904458COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/untitled-design1-12-768x432.pngYou Can Get a Multisig Bitcoin Loan at a Bank, as Sygnum and Debifi DebutSpot gold fell below $4,000 an ounce on Oct. 23 after a selloff that wiped an estimated $1 trillion off gold and silver in a single day. The Number That Is Crucial Gold traded at $3,998.72 early Friday in Asia, down 0.63% on the day, and briefly hit an intraday low near $3,986. That left […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/gold-crashes-below-4000-and-peter-brandt-has-a-message-for-peter-schiff904459COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bottom-fishers-lift-bitcoin-above-2026-low-but-schiff-warns-the-worst-may-still-be-ahead_nwmk-768x432.pngGold Crashes Below $4,000 and Peter Brandt Has a Message for Peter SchiffA Circle shareholder has filed a federal lawsuit accusing President Donald Trump and World Liberty Financial of pocketing more than $2 billion in UAE-linked crypto payments in violation of the U.S. Constitution. The Money Trail The litigation rests on two transactions: The first is a $500 million agreement for a 49% stake in World Liberty […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/trump-sued-by-circle-shareholder-over-2-billion-in-uae-crypto-money904460COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/trump-dangles-5000-checks-in-1-2-trillion-midterm-stimulus-gamble-768x432.pngTrump Sued by Circle Shareholder Over $2 Billion in UAE Crypto MoneyA post from meme coin trader Kimchi’s X account sent a brand-new token to a $15 million peak within minutes, then the post disappeared and the coin crashed more than 98%. The Poster Early in the U.S. afternoon of Oct. 22, popular online trader Kimchi’s account posted a photo of a Manhattan sidewalk with a […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/trader-kimchi-goes-from-pumpfun-star-to-rug-pull-suspect-in-48-hours904461COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/project-kimchi-scam-768x432.jpgTrader Kimchi Goes From Pump.fun Star to Rug Pull Suspect in 48 HoursSouth Africa’s Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana indicated that the government may reconsider its proposed cryptocurrency regulations following thousands of public complaints. Regulatory Pivot Following Public Pushback South African financial regulators are rethinking controversial draft proposals to regulate cryptocurrencies following a wave of public pushback, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said Wednesday, Oct. 21. Delivering a budget […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/south-africa-backtracks-on-controversial-crypto-rules-after-backlash904462COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/sa3367778889-768x432.jpgSouth Africa Backtracks on Controversial Crypto Rules After BacklashNorth Carolina State University has built a soft underwater robot that hits 1.64 body lengths per second and can rotate about 90 degrees per second while steering in 3D using just two pneumatic actuators. The prototype pairs those drives with four elastic, feather star-inspired wings, leaning on mechanical intelligence in its structure rather than complex […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/a-new-soft-underwater-robot-swims-in-3d-with-just-two-pneumatic-actuators904463COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/a-new-soft-underwater-robot-swims-in-3d-with-just-two-pneumatic-actuators-768x432.pngA New Soft Underwater Robot Swims in 3D With Just Two Pneumatic ActuatorsKraken’s parent company, Payward, has received in-principle approval to expand into Kazakhstan, a country that once controlled roughly 18% of global bitcoin mining activity. Thursday’s announcement positions the exchange to offer trading, investment services, and digital asset custody in a market that has shifted from attracting miners with cheap electricity to building a regulated cryptocurrency […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/kraken-eyes-kazakhstan-market-after-country-tightens-crypto-rules904464COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/kraken-eyes-kazakhstan-market-after-country-tightens-crypto-rules-768x432.pngKraken Eyes Kazakhstan Market After Country Tightens Crypto RulesA UV-driven composite built from graphene aerogel and the titanium metal-organic framework MIL-125-NH2(Ti) achieved a 90.2% defluorination rate for PFOA in lab tests. The material, developed by teams at Wuxi University, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, and Nanjing University, also broke down shorter-chain PFAS such as PFHxA (65.3%) and PFBA (51.8%) via photocatalysis and […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/uv-activated-carbon-composite-breaks-down-forever-chemicals-by-90-in-lab-tests904315COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/uv-activated-carbon-composite-breaks-down-forever-chemicals-by-90-in-lab-tests-768x432.pngUV-Activated Carbon Composite Breaks Down ‘Forever Chemicals’ by 90% in Lab TestsThe operation involved movements across four different locations to capture “Gallo,” the head of an organization accused of drug trafficking and crypto laundering in Puerto Rico, and Nassim Vasquez, indicted in New York for laundering over $42 million with cryptocurrency. Colombia Announces Eight Detentions Involved in Laundering Money From Drug Trafficking Organizations Colombia is tightening […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/colombian-police-dismantle-42m-crypto-drug-laundering-ring904316COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/man-captured-by-colombian-authorities-768x432.jpgColombian Police Dismantle $42M Crypto Drug Laundering RingChainlink has partnered with LG CNS, the technology contractor behind the Bank of Korea’s Project Hangang, to expand regulated digital asset infrastructure in South Korea. Announced on Thursday, the agreement targets a $68 billion cryptocurrency market with more than 11 million eligible users, bringing oracle technology, institutional blockchain connectivity and technical standards into the country’s […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/chainlink-enters-koreas-68b-market-through-lg-cns-partnership904317COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/chainlink-enters-koreas-68b-market-through-lg-cns-partnership-768x432.pngChainlink Enters Korea’s $68B Market Through LG CNS PartnershipBitcoin-focused preferred stocks could draw more income-seeking capital into cryptocurrency purchases, a new Fidelity analysis suggests. The firm sees room for growth within the $150 trillion global fixed-income market, with investment outcomes tied to bitcoin’s performance and issuer strength. How a $150 Trillion Market Could Fuel Bitcoin Buying Income-seeking investors could become a larger source […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/fidelity-sees-huge-bitcoin-potential-in-150-trillion-bond-market904318COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/fidelity-investments-768x432.jpgFidelity Sees Huge Bitcoin Potential in $150 Trillion Bond MarketBitcoin’s Bull Score Index has dropped from 80 to 60 since late September, a new analysis shows. The decline signals a slowing trend as the index sits at a threshold the analyst associates with positive momentum. Bitcoin Bull Score Signals Slower Momentum Bitcoin’s market momentum has weakened since late September, with incoming capital and investor […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-bull-score-index-drops-from-80-to-60-as-momentum-weakens904319COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/cryptoquant-bitcoin-bull-score-index-768x432.jpgBitcoin Bull Score Index Drops From 80 to 60 as Momentum WeakensVenture capital powerhouse Andreessen Horowitz is dropping the word “crypto” from the name of its dedicated cryptocurrency investment arm, rebranding the business as a16z Frontier as it expands its focus to artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies. Broadening the Frontier The change, announced Thursday by Chris Dixon, the longtime head of a16z Crypto, marks a […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/vc-giant-andreessen-horowitz-drops-crypto-branding-from-98b-investment-arm904320COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ai-agents-and-onchain-government-bonds-will-shape-crypto-in-2025-a16z-predicts-768x432.jpgVC Giant Andreessen Horowitz Drops ‘Crypto’ Branding From $9.8B Investment ArmTotal deposits in crypto lending vaults have expanded from $4 billion in early 2025 to over $10 billion, driven by institutional investors and treasuries seeking high yield on stablecoins. Industry experts advocate for stricter risk management and financial compensation buffers for security breaches or negligence. Crypto Lending Vaults Surpass $10B Deposits in decentralized finance (DeFi) […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/experts-warn-of-systemic-risks-as-crypto-lending-vaults-cross-10b904321COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/crypto-lending-vaults-hit-10b-driven-by-big-yields-768x432.jpgExperts Warn of Systemic Risks as Crypto Lending Vaults Cross $10BBitcoin’s latest capital-flow signal resembles patterns seen during earlier bull markets, Cryptoquant CEO Ki Young Ju said. His assessment coincides with approximately $1.07 billion in U.S. spot bitcoin fund inflows over three sessions through Oct. 21, adding a separate sign of renewed demand. Fresh Capital Points to Bull Market Conditions Bitcoin is attracting fresh capital […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-flashes-bull-market-signal-amid-fresh-etf-inflows-cryptoquant-ceo904322COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/cryptoquant-bitcoin-bull-market-768x432.jpgBitcoin Flashes Bull Market Signal Amid Fresh ETF Inflows: Cryptoquant CEORipple and Arf are bringing RLUSD, Ripple’s dollar-pegged stablecoin, to settlement financing on the XRP Ledger. The partnership targets licensed payment companies awaiting cross-border settlements, with plans to adopt lending infrastructure built directly into the network. Payment Companies Gain Another Source of Settlement Funding Licensed payment companies will gain access to RLUSD financing on the […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ripple-teams-with-arf-to-bring-rlusd-lending-to-xrp-ledger904323COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ripple-5-768x432.jpgRipple Teams With Arf to Bring RLUSD Lending to XRP LedgerThe decentralized exchange (DEX) platform Uniswap has turned DEX competitors into potential revenue sources for its UNI token-burning mechanism. Launched Thursday, Aggregator Hooks connect seven external liquidity sources covering more than 90% of decentralized exchange activity across Ethereum, Base, and Robinhood Chain. The upgrade allows Uniswap to collect protocol fees from trades routed through outside […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/defi-giant-uniswap-taps-7-rival-liquidity-sources-to-burn-uni-tokens904324COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/defi-giant-uniswap-taps-7-rival-liquidity-sources-to-burn-uni-tokens-768x432.pngDeFi Giant Uniswap Taps 7 Rival Liquidity Sources to Burn UNI TokensBitcoin dropped below $82,000 to an intraday low of $80,836 during a late Wednesday sell-off, capping a nearly 4% daily loss and halting a recent two-week high rally. Long Positions Wiped Out Across Broader Crypto Market Bitcoin tumbled below $82,000 Wednesday, just hours after touching two-week highs during a market-wide rally. The retreat sparked debate […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-plunges-below-81k-despite-1-billion-in-etf-inflows904168COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-oct22-2026-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Plunges Below $81K Despite $1 Billion in ETF InflowsAlbuquerque’s ban on crypto ATMs and cashier-facilitated cryptocurrency transactions has taken effect, exposing noncompliant businesses to financial penalties and possible closure. Officials are targeting cash conversion services used in scams that can leave victims unable to recover their money. Crypto ATM Shutdown Begins Across Albuquerque Businesses operating or hosting cryptocurrency ATMs in Albuquerque, New Mexico, […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/albuquerque-bitcoin-crypto-atm-ban-takes-effect-with-500-daily-fines904169COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/crypto-atm-law-takes-effect-768x432.jpgAlbuquerque Bitcoin, Crypto ATM Ban Takes Effect With $500 Daily FinesItalian police have dismantled an alleged mafia-run underground bank that operated behind a car-rental business near Milan, processing more than €110 million in fake invoices and moving roughly €68 million abroad through banks and cryptocurrency. The investigation led to 30 court-ordered restrictions and the seizure of approximately €21 million in assets, exposing financial ties between […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/italian-police-uncover-110m-mafia-banking-scheme-using-crypto904170COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/italian-police-uncover-e110m-mafia-banking-scheme-using-crypto-768x432.pngItalian Police Uncover €110M Mafia Banking Scheme Using CryptoChinese prosecutors are seeking to confiscate 61,896 bitcoin worth approximately $5.1 billion, currently held by British authorities, after one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency seizures. The assets trace back to Qian Zhimin, convicted in Britain for handling criminal proceeds from a Chinese investment fraud. A recent U.K. court ruling has complicated the battle over who […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/china-targets-61896-bitcoin-still-held-by-british-authorities-report904171COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/report-china-targets-61896-bitcoin-still-held-by-british-authorities-768x432.pngChina Targets 61,896 Bitcoin Still Held by British Authorities: ReportAEON, the settlement layer built for the AI economy, has launched Agentic Checkout V2, expanding its agentic commerce infrastructure beyond e-commerce purchases to travel bookings. The updated version enables AI agents to search and book hotel stays through Travala, allowing users to delegate an entire travel purchase to an AI agent while managing the funds […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/aeon-launches-agentic-checkout-v2-bringing-ai-powered-travel-booking-to-travala904172COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/aeon_nwmk-768x432.pngAEON Launches Agentic Checkout V2, Bringing AI-Powered Travel Booking to TravalaSoFi has launched SoFi Earn (SOFIE), a tokenized consumer bank deposit offering 4.40% annual percentage yield (APY) and federal deposit insurance. The new product allows customers to earn interest while preparing to purchase cryptocurrencies or transfer money through blockchain networks. It marks the company’s fifth crypto-related offering in less than a year. SoFi Launches Tokenized […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/sofi-offers-440-yield-on-digital-dollars-with-full-fdic-protection904173COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sofi-offers-4-40-on-digital-dollars-with-full-fdic-protection-768x432.jpgSoFi Offers 4.40% Yield on Digital Dollars With Full FDIC ProtectionThe company said its undisclosed investment in fintech firm Peso will expand its local ramps in four key Latin American markets—Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, and Argentina—and accelerate the launch of point-of-sale systems that enable USDT for everyday retail transactions.   Tether Leads Pre-Seed Round in Bolivian Fintech Peso The company behind the largest stablecoin by market […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/tether-backs-fintech-peso-to-push-usdt-retail-payments-across-bolivia904174COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/tether-pushes-into-artificial-intelligence-as-user-base-tops-650m-768x432.jpgTether Backs Fintech Peso to Push USDT Retail Payments Across BoliviaA five-year-old security flaw in Coldcard hardware wallets has landed manufacturer Coinkite a lawsuit after attackers allegedly drained more than $140 million in bitcoin. The proposed class action claims the devices generated predictable recovery phrases, leaving customers exposed to theft. Editor’s Note: This article was updated at 1:10 p.m. ET on Oct. 22 to reflect […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/coinkite-sued-after-coldcard-wallet-flaw-exposes-140m-in-bitcoin904175COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/coinkite-sued-after-coldcard-wallet-flaw-exposes-140m-in-bitcoin-768x432.pngCoinkite Sued After Coldcard Wallet Flaw Exposes $140M in BitcoinOn December 1–2, 2026, in Dubai, alongside Blockchain Life 2026 — one of the world’s largest events for Web3, crypto, mining, and AI — the all-new AI Future Forum takes the stage. Expect visionary founders, global investors, breakthrough AI projects, robotics, and the technologies that will shape the next decade of the digital economy. With […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/global-premiere-ai-future-forum-2026-in-dubai904176COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ai_nwmk-1-768x432.pngGlobal Premiere: AI Future Forum 2026 in DubaiBitmine is approaching the end of one of the largest corporate ethereum accumulation campaigns on record. Chairman Tom Lee says the company will stop buying once it reaches 5% of ETH supply, a ceiling he said was encouraged by Vitalik Buterin. Bitmine Is 100,000 ETH Away From Buying Goal Bitmine’s relentless ethereum buying spree is […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/tom-lee-says-bitmine-will-stop-buying-eth-at-5-of-supply904177COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/tom-lee-says-bitmine-will-stop-buying-eth-at-5-of-supply-768x432.jpgTom Lee Says Bitmine Will Stop Buying ETH at 5% of SupplyAs critical cybersecurity vulnerabilities hit the internet this week, several major crypto asset players, including Coinbase, Bitgo, Bitget Wallet and Pancakeswap, said they were unaffected by the PHP flaws. However, internet users were urged to strengthen their online security practices in the coming days, as the eMudhra vulnerability also remained exploitable. “Call me paranoid, but […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/coinbase-bitgo-say-unaffected-by-php-flaw-binances-cz-urges-caution904013COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/untitled-design1-11-768x432.pngCoinbase, Bitgo Say Unaffected by PHP Flaw; Binance’s CZ Urges CautionAccording to Nexo’s analysis, bitcoin’s price trajectory depends largely on Federal Reserve policy and upcoming inflation trends. Continued growth could be sustained if interest rates are held steady or reduced, whereas hawkish monetary policy shifts risk triggering market pullbacks. Federal Reserve and Inflation: Bitcoin’s Core Drivers As the global cryptocurrency market enters the final stretch […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/nexo-federal-reserve-decisions-put-crypto-market-recovery-to-the-test904014COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/federal_reserve_farmington_bank-768x432.jpgNexo: Federal Reserve Decisions Put Crypto Market Recovery to the TestAerodrome and Velodrome have joined forces to create Aero, a new onchain trading platform setting its sights on seven blockchain networks that collectively process roughly $120 billion in monthly trading volume. The merger brings two of crypto’s decentralized exchange (DEX) platforms together in a bid to capture a larger slice of the market. Two Exchanges […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/aerodrome-and-velodrome-unite-to-chase-120b-in-trading-volume904015COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/aerodrome-and-velodrome-unite-to-chase-120b-in-trading-volume-768x432.pngAerodrome and Velodrome Unite to Chase $120B in Trading VolumeA new AI tool being tested by US law enforcement, including the Los Angeles Police Department and the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, can infer a home address from ordinary interior photos. The system matches architectural cues in a room to images from online real estate and rental listings, without relying on GPS or photo metadata. Its […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/interior-photos-can-reveal-a-home-address-a-police-ai-test-shows904016COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/interior-photos-can-reveal-a-home-address-a-police-ai-test-shows-768x432.pngInterior Photos Can Reveal a Home Address, a Police AI Test ShowsBitcoin could outperform stocks, gold, and real estate over the next decade or longer, JPMorgan projects. Coinbase Predict highlighted that outlook alongside seven developments spanning investment access, corporate earnings, and artificial intelligence. JPMorgan Projects Bitcoin Returns Above Stocks and Gold An eight-item financial roundup shared by the Coinbase Predict account Oct. 20 on X led […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/coinbase-spotlights-8-big-stories-from-bitcoin-forecasts-to-ai904017COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/coinbase-1-1-768x432.jpgCoinbase Spotlights 8 Big Stories From Bitcoin Forecasts to AIXRP’s role extends into cross-currency settlement and automated commerce as its underlying blockchain attracts financial institutions. Tokenized funds, stablecoin custody, and brokerage products illustrate the ecosystem’s connections with traditional finance beyond cryptocurrency trading. XRP Connects Currency Transfers With Automated Payments The XRP account on X highlighted cross-currency payments, institutional finance, and software-driven transactions in a […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/xrp-expands-beyond-crypto-trading-as-banks-and-ai-agents-adopt-xrpl904018COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/xrp-price-oct-21-768x432.jpgXRP Expands Beyond Crypto Trading as Banks and AI Agents Adopt XRPLUphold has listed Evernorth’s XRPN stock, giving eligible U.S. investors another way to access an XRP-focused business. The company entered public markets with approximately 473 million tokens and plans to generate earnings from its holdings. Uphold Opens Access to Evernorth’s XRP Treasury Stock Eligible U.S. investors can now trade Evernorth Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: XRPN) through […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/uphold-lists-evernorths-xrpn-stock-expanding-xrp-treasury-access904019COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/uphold-evernorth-x-post-768x432.jpgUphold Lists Evernorth’s XRPN Stock, Expanding XRP Treasury AccessRipple supports the SEC’s proposed crypto framework while seeking protections for exchanges, brokers, and token holders. Its submission defends the agency’s legal authority, challenges token-classification approaches, and requests safeguards against trading restrictions and regulatory uncertainty. SEC Authority and Fundraising Rules Clearer rules for crypto fundraising and trading were central to Ripple’s Oct. 20 submission to […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ripple-backs-sec-crypto-plan-seeks-protections-for-token-trading903943COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ripple-labs-1-2-768x432.jpgRipple Backs SEC Crypto Plan, Seeks Protections for Token TradingARK Invest projects Tesla shares could reach $4,400 in 2031 under a model assuming approximately $225 billion in cumulative AI infrastructure spending. The forecast ties future value to robotaxi services and humanoid robots. AI Spending Assumptions Support the $4,400 Tesla Forecast Cumulative AI infrastructure spending at Tesla would rise from approximately $7 billion at the […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/cathie-woods-ark-sees-tesla-at-4400-with-225b-ai-spending-forecast903944COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/tesla-768x432.jpgCathie Wood’s ARK Sees Tesla at $4,400 With $225B AI Spending ForecastRobert Kiyosaki argues that artificial intelligence is challenging the traditional route from education to secure employment. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author warns the disruption could form part of one of history’s greatest economic resets. Robert Kiyosaki Questions the Promise of a High-Paying Job Artificial intelligence could undermine the job security associated with advanced education, […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/robert-kiyosaki-sees-major-economic-reset-as-ai-threatens-job-security903945COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/robert-kiyosaki-1-1-768x432.jpgRobert Kiyosaki Sees Major Economic Reset as AI Threatens Job SecurityEvernorth plans to raise capital to buy more XRP, while existing warrants could provide up to $132.2 million in additional funding. Its latest prospectus details the cash investments and token contributions that helped establish its treasury. Evernorth Plans Further XRP Purchases Through Capital Raising Buying additional XRP forms part of the financing strategy that Evernorth […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ripple-backed-evernorth-eyes-132m-funding-amid-xrp-buying-plans903946COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/evernorth-sec-filing-prospectur-768x432.jpgRipple-Backed Evernorth Eyes $132M Funding Amid XRP Buying PlansQubic’s blockchain is back online after a thief drained 1,404 wallets of nearly $1.3 million, forcing the network into an emergency shutdown. Now, with stolen funds frozen and a recovery program underway, victims have a chance to reclaim their cryptocurrency. Qubic Resumes Operations After 1,404 Wallets Are Drained Qubic has restarted its blockchain following the […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/qubic-restarts-chain-as-victims-seek-13-million-in-stolen-qu903947COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/qubic-restarts-chain-as-victims-seek-1-3-million-in-stolen-qu-768x432.pngQubic Restarts Chain as Victims Seek $1.3 Million in Stolen QUA Colombian cryptocurrency broker known as “Rey” has been sentenced to 160 months in federal prison for helping launder $14.5 million in drug proceeds using Tether’s USDT and participating in a cocaine importation conspiracy. The operation connected Colombian drug traffickers, an unlicensed American crypto exchange, and a web of shell companies. Prosecutors also secured a […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/stablecoin-laundering-network-lands-colombian-crypto-broker-in-prison903948COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/stablecoin-laundering-network-lands-colombian-crypto-broker-in-prison-768x432.pngStablecoin Laundering Network Lands Colombian Crypto Broker in PrisonShares of bitcoin treasury companies Strategy and Strive surged Wednesday, extending gains as bitcoin rebounded to hit its highest price in two weeks and investors weighed fresh BTC acquisitions and financing moves by the two publicly traded firms. Bitcoin Bounceback Boosts Big Buyers Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), the largest corporate holder of bitcoin with over $71 […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/strive-strategy-shares-jump-as-bitcoin-price-eyes-85k903949COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-oct21-2026-768x432.pngStrive, Strategy Shares Jump as Bitcoin Price Eyes $85KFhenix has launched its mainnet alongside its fully homomorphic encryption coprocessor, enabling smart contracts to execute directly on encrypted data while enforcing rules onchain. Offchain Computation and Dual-Mode Tokens Fhenix launched its mainnet on Ethereum and Layer 2 network Arbitrum on Oct. 21, bringing its fully homomorphic encryption coprocessor, CoFHE, into production to allow smart […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ethereum-and-arbitrum-gain-new-privacy-layer-as-fhenix-goes-live903950COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ethereum-and-arbitrum-gain-new-privacy-layer-as-fhenix-goes-live-768x432.pngEthereum and Arbitrum Gain New Privacy Layer as Fhenix Goes LiveAmerica’s banking lobby is firing back at federal regulators over a stablecoin rule that could reshape how crypto platforms reward customers. With community bankers warning of an $850 billion lending hit, two powerful banking groups are challenging Washington’s approach to digital dollars. Banking Groups Challenge OCC Over Stablecoin Yield Loopholes The American Bankers Association (ABA) […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/occ-faces-banking-backlash-over-850-billion-stablecoin-threat903951COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/occ-faces-banking-backlash-over-850-billion-stablecoin-threat-768x432.pngOCC Faces Banking Backlash Over $850 Billion Stablecoin ThreatDogecoin has a new organization dedicated to expanding its ecosystem beyond its meme coin origins, bringing together prominent products and development teams in an effort to turn the cryptocurrency’s popularity into everyday utility. DOGE Teams Make Serious Effort Around Meme Coin Dogecoin Labs announced its formation Wednesday in partnership with the Dogecoin Foundation, consolidating the […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/dogecoin-labs-launches-to-boost-utility-of-original-meme-coin-network903952COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/dogecoin-whale-bets-2-25m-with-10x-leverage-as-big-wallets-hoard-record-108b-doge_nwmk-768x432.pngDogecoin Labs Launches to Boost Utility of Original Meme Coin NetworkGrayscale is opening a new route for eligible crypto investors to exchange their existing tokens directly for shares in 10 investment products, bypassing the need to sell for cash first. The program covers bitcoin, ether, XRP, solana, and other assets, with minimum investments ranging from approximately $80,300 to $364,800, bringing institutional investment structures closer to […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/grayscale-opens-in-kind-etf-access-with-six-figure-entry-minimums903740COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/grayscale-1-768x432.jpgGrayscale Opens In-Kind ETF Access With Six-Figure Entry MinimumsMoonpay and Dunamu—the parent company of Upbit, South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and the world’s third-largest by volume—announced a strategic collaboration on Wednesday. The companies plan to explore stablecoin payments, corporate treasury services, and international financial infrastructure by combining Moonpay’s global payments network with Dunamu’s GIWA blockchain. Moonpay and Upbit Parent Dunamu […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/moonpay-and-upbit-parent-dunamu-take-aim-at-global-finance903741COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/moonpay-and-upbit-parent-dunamu-take-aim-at-global-finance-768x432.pngMoonpay and Upbit Parent Dunamu Take Aim at Global FinanceElon Musk has publicly endorsed a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX, a combination that would consolidate 30,221 BTC worth approximately $2.54 billion. During SpaceX’s third-quarter earnings call, Musk acknowledged serious shareholder hurdles while outlining the advantages of joining his companies. Meanwhile, another question persists: Why hasn’t Tesla resumed bitcoin payments after mining apparently cleared […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/elon-musks-proposed-tesla-spacex-merger-would-forge-a-bitcoin-powerhouse903742COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/elon-musks-proposed-tesla-spacex-merger-would-forge-a-bitcoin-powerhouse-768x432.pngElon Musk’s Proposed Tesla-SpaceX Merger Would Forge a Bitcoin PowerhouseBitcoin’s price punched through $84,000 on Wednesday, catching bearish traders off guard and helping wipe out $188 million in short positions across crypto markets. More than 71,000 traders faced liquidations as the leading crypto asset climbed toward $84,700, squeezing leveraged bets against it. Bitcoin’s Rally Leaves Short Sellers Scrambling Bitcoin’s price traded near $84,376 on […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-cracks-84k-as-188-million-in-crypto-shorts-get-wiped-out903743COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-cracks-84k-as-188-million-in-crypto-shorts-get-wiped-out-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Cracks $84K as $188 Million in Crypto Shorts Get Wiped OutOn Wednesday, Standard Chartered disclosed that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire 100% of Zodia Custody, bringing a six-year institutional crypto venture fully into its banking operations. Founded in 2020 alongside Northern Trust, Zodia evolved from a bitcoin and ether custodian into a multinational digital asset business. The acquisition reunites its regulated custody operations […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/standard-chartered-takes-full-control-of-its-zodia-crypto-custody-arm903744COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/standard-chartered-takes-full-control-of-its-zodia-custody-arm-768x432.pngStandard Chartered Takes Full Control of Its Zodia Crypto Custody ArmSolana activated its long-awaited Alpenglow network upgrade on Wednesday, Oct. 21, marking one of the most significant overhauls in the blockchain’s history and promising to slash transaction finality times by roughly 99%. Solana’s Big Step Forward The upgrade, which Solana announced had gone live on its mainnet, replaces the blockchain’s existing consensus mechanism with a […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/solanas-alpenglow-upgrade-goes-live-promising-99-faster-finality903745COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/solana-dex-trades-top-nyse-with-208m-weekly-transactions-768x432.jpgSolana’s Alpenglow Upgrade Goes Live, Promising 99% Faster FinalityEthereum ended the third quarter with a record 43.8 million ETH staked, while yields declined across major proof-of-stake networks, according to Bitwise. At the same time, tokenized stocks and traditional-market trading surged on Solana, Hyperliquid and Robinhood Chain, showing where the next wave of crypto activity is emerging. Crypto Yields Fall as Tokenized Markets Move […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitwise-report-shows-ethereum-stakes-record-438m-eth-as-yields-fall903746COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitwise-report-shows-ethereum-stakes-record-43-8m-eth-as-yields-fall-768x432.jpgBitwise Report Shows Ethereum Stakes Record 43.8M ETH as Yields FallThe OCC has finalized regulations implementing the GENIUS Act, creating federal standards for stablecoin reserves, redemptions, custody, and risk management from January 2027. Stablecoin Issuers Face Clearer Federal Standards The U.S. has put a regulatory foundation under one of crypto’s fastest-growing markets. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) on Wednesday finalized its […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/occ-finalizes-genius-act-rules-as-stablecoin-yield-faces-limits903747COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/occ-finalizes-genius-act-rules-as-stablecoin-yield-faces-limits-768x432.jpgOCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Rules as Stablecoin Yield Faces LimitsBitcoin’s price traded at $83,394 on Wednesday, Oct. 21, as buyers extended a short-term recovery from recent lows, bringing the $83,600 resistance level into focus. While 13 of 15 moving-average indicators favor bullish conditions, eight of 11 oscillators remain neutral, suggesting the recovery has yet to establish decisive momentum. The hourly and four-hour charts show […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-eyes-84000-as-buyers-regain-short-term-control903748COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-eyes-84000-as-buyers-regain-short-term-control-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Eyes $84,000 as Buyers Regain Short-Term ControlMEXC is ending services for users in Russia and Belarus, a short service update confirmed on Oct. 20, citing nothing more specific than “global compliance.” Four Paragraphs but No Clear Reason The notice was posted late yesterday and states: [Affected users] will receive individual notifications outlining the applicable timelines and procedures for closing positions and […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/mexc-cuts-off-russia-and-belarus-support-as-eu-crypto-walls-close-in903749COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/mexc-reports-12-drop-in-syndicate-fraud-cases-in-q2-2025-768x432.jpgMEXC Cuts off Russia and Belarus Support as EU Crypto Walls Close InA Distributed Micro-Roughness surface reduced aerodynamic drag by up to 43.6% in experiments run by a Japanese team using a magnetic levitation wind tunnel at the University of Tohoku. The microscopic, canyon-like texture is designed to suppress Tollmien-Schlichting wave growth, but the approach still needs full-scale validation and a maintenance plan to keep the surface […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/after-80-years-of-smooth-wing-dogma-micro-roughness-cut-drag-43903627COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/after-80-years-of-smooth-wing-dogma-micro-roughness-cut-drag-43-768x432.pngAfter 80 Years of Smooth-Wing Dogma, Micro-Roughness Cut Drag 43%McDonald’s, Microsoft, Alphabet and Goldman Sachs are pushing back against Wall Street’s latest blockchain experiment, formally objecting to having their shares traded on OKX-ICE’s proposed tokenized stock platform. The resistance comes as Andrew Cuomo champions the venture’s round-the-clock trading ambitions. Corporate Heavyweights Challenge OKX-ICE’s Tokenization Plans Some of corporate America’s biggest names aren’t quite ready […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/microsoft-and-mcdonalds-push-back-against-okx-ice-tokenized-stocks903628COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/microsoft-and-mcdonalds-push-back-against-okx-ice-tokenized-stocks-768x432.pngMicrosoft and McDonald’s Push Back Against OKX-ICE Tokenized StocksLaw and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The op-ed below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law and is Part 1 of “Stablecoins After the GENIUS Act: A Practical Legal Guide for Businesses.” The GENIUS […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/stablecoins-after-the-genius-act-part-1-what-businesses-need-to-do-now903629COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/stablecoins-after-the-genius-act-part-1-what-businesses-need-to-do-now-768x432.pngStablecoins After the GENIUS Act, Part 1: What Businesses Need to Do NowProject Eleven has partnered with Bermuda-based Relm Insurance to explore incorporating post-quantum security controls into digital asset insurance underwriting. Assessing Post-Quantum Risk Models Post-quantum security firm Project Eleven announced a development partnership on Tuesday with Relm Insurance to explore how quantum computing threats can be evaluated within digital asset insurance underwriting. The collaboration centers on […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/project-eleven-and-relm-explore-quantum-risks-in-crypto-insurance903630COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/project-eleven-and-relm-explore-quantum-risks-in-crypto-insurance-768x432.jpgProject Eleven and Relm Explore Quantum Risks in Crypto InsuranceSpaceX delivered a blockbuster third quarter, generating $14.6 billion in revenue, $4.4 billion in net income, and $8.8 billion in adjusted EBITDA. Behind those extraordinary earnings, Elon Musk’s company reported $1.573 billion in digital assets, consistent with its previously disclosed bitcoin holdings of 18,712 BTC. Artificial intelligence (AI) now leads the company’s revenue machine, while […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/musks-spacex-earnings-rocket-higher-as-bitcoin-stash-holds-firm903631COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/musks-spacex-earnings-rocket-higher-as-bitcoin-stash-holds-firm-768x432.pngMusk’s SpaceX Earnings Rocket Higher as Bitcoin Stash Holds FirmA fake security warning flashed across crypto wallets, sending users scrambling to protect their funds. Instead, the alert delivered them straight to thieves who drained roughly $2.56 million, exploiting a trusted notification system without ever cracking the hardware itself. A Fake Security Alert With a $2.56 Million Price Tag Belgian hardware-wallet maker Ngrave, commonly known […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/crypto-thieves-hijack-ngrave-alerts-and-walk-away-with-256m903536COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/crypto-thieves-hijack-ngrave-alerts-and-walk-away-with-2-56m-768x432.pngCrypto Thieves Hijack Ngrave Alerts and Walk Away With $2.56MUpgrading blockchains to post-quantum cryptography typically causes severe network congestion, high gas fees, and state bloat due to massive signature and zero-knowledge proof sizes. Compact Shielded client-side validation (CSV) solves this problem by removing signatures from the blockchain and shifting data storage and verification to end-user devices. Eliminating Signatures: The 96-Byte On-Chain Footprint For years, […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/quantum-safe-blockchain-design-could-cut-fees-and-network-bloat903537COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/dragos-ilie-on-fixing-quantum-blockchain-overhead-768x432.jpgQuantum-Safe Blockchain Design Could Cut Fees and Network BloatEvidence of banks restricting services for crypto asset users keeps piling up on both sides of the Atlantic. A new report highlights the difficulties U.K. customers have faced with specific banks. Earlier this year, Stand With Crypto in the UK (SWC), a British crypto asset lobby group, gave bitcoin and other cryptocurrency users a tool […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/uk-banks-flooded-with-crypto-user-complaints-led-by-lloyds-and-barclays903538COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/untitled-design1-8-768x432.pngUK Banks Flooded With Crypto User Complaints, Led by Lloyds and BarclaysNIP Group, the publicly traded parent company of esports powerhouse Ninjas in Pyjamas, is expanding its bitcoin mining operation through another major hardware acquisition, bringing its planned computing capacity to nearly 14 exahash per second (EH/s) as it accelerates its transformation into a digital infrastructure company. Ninjas in Bitcoin Mining The Abu Dhabi-based company announced […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/esports-firm-ninjas-in-pyjamas-boosts-bitcoin-mining-operation-with-added-rigs903539COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ninjas-in-pyjamas-esports-768x432.pngEsports Firm Ninjas in Pyjamas Boosts Bitcoin Mining Operation With Added RigsMastercard is beginning to open up a system that allows AI agents to autonomously purchase digital services using blockchain technology and stablecoins, marking another step toward a future in which software can conduct financial transactions without direct human involvement. Mastercard Opens Up Agentic Payments The payments giant announced Tuesday that it completed end-to-end pilots of […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/mastercard-begins-rolling-out-ai-agent-payments-service-with-coinbase-base903540COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/mastercard-closes-1-8b-bvnk-deal-in-stablecoin-payments-bet-768x432.jpgMastercard Begins Rolling Out AI Agent Payments Service With Coinbase, BaseOn Tuesday, as bitcoin’s price cruised comfortably above $82,000, a long-dormant wallet established on Jan. 1, 2016, stirred from its decade-long slumber, transferring 500 BTC for the first time in more than 10 years. The haul joins other recently moved coins that had long sat untouched, bringing the month’s tally to 1,745.615 BTC worth more […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/sleeping-bitcoin-giant-moves-500-btc-worth-41m-after-10-years-of-silence903541COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sleeping-bitcoin-giant-moves-500-btc-worth-41m-after-10-years-of-silence-768x432.pngSleeping Bitcoin Giant Moves 500 BTC Worth $41M After 10 Years of SilenceBlockchain.com launched cryptocurrency options trading on Tuesday, allowing eligible users to wager on price movements across seven digital assets with premiums starting at just $5. The simplified contracts expire within one week and cap losses at the upfront cost. There’s a catch: traders cannot exit early, even when markets move sharply against their positions. Blockchain.com […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/blockchaincom-brings-5-crypto-options-with-a-7-day-catch903542COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/blockchain-com-brings-5-crypto-options-with-a-7-day-catch-768x432.pngBlockchain.com Brings $5 Crypto Options With a 7-Day CatchSophon Chain is officially winding down its standalone Ethereum Layer 2 network, with the final mainnet shutdown scheduled for Nov. 30. Any assets left onchain past Nov. 25 risk becoming permanently inaccessible. Urgent Action Required for Asset Holders Sophon Chain has officially set the final timeline for winding down its Layer 2 blockchain network in […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/sophon-set-to-pull-plug-on-layer-2-network-after-70m-funding-push903543COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sophon-pulls-plug-on-layer-2-network-after-70m-funding-push-768x432.pngSophon Set to Pull Plug on Layer 2 Network After $70M Funding PushBitcoin briefly surged past $83,000 on Oct. 20, hitting a daily peak of $83,335 and pushing its market capitalization near $1.67 trillion despite volatile intraday swings between $81,200 and $82,000.   Volatile Intraday Bitcoin Swings In a repeat of the price action seen Monday, bitcoin briefly surged past the $83,000 mark on Oct. 20 as […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-hits-83k-as-shorts-suffer-45m-in-wipeouts903544COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-oct20-2026-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Hits $83K as Shorts Suffer $45M in WipeoutsCoinbase is partnering with Thunes to connect stablecoin transfers with payouts to billions of bank accounts and mobile wallets. The agreement would expand access to local payment systems, including in regions with limited banking infrastructure. Coinbase Targets Billions of Bank Accounts and Mobile Wallets Businesses and consumers could gain broader access to cross-border payouts through […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/coinbase-taps-thunes-to-link-stablecoins-to-billions-of-accounts903377COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/coinbase-1-768x432.jpgCoinbase Taps Thunes to Link Stablecoins to Billions of AccountsBitget plans to acquire a licensed Thai crypto exchange, creating a potential route to locally operated trading services. The proposed transaction would support its Southeast Asian expansion, subject to regulatory approval and other closing conditions. Planned Acquisition Targets Licensed Thai Operations Thai users could gain access to a locally operated Bitget trading platform under an […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitget-agrees-to-buy-licensed-thai-exchange-weeks-after-388m-hack903378COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitget-768x432.jpgBitget Agrees to Buy Licensed Thai Exchange Weeks After $388M HackFormer New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he saw cryptocurrency’s potential back in 2011. Fifteen years later, he’s helping OKX bring Wall Street onchain, defending tokenized stocks against corporate resistance, and urging Congress to rescue stalled crypto legislation. Cuomo Says Crypto’s Future Is Wall Street as OKX Unveils $500K Protection Plan Former New York Gov. […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/andrew-cuomo-revisits-his-2011-crypto-roots-as-okx-rolls-out-500k-shield903379COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/cuomo-revisits-his-2011-crypto-roots-as-okx-rolls-out-500k-shield-768x432.pngAndrew Cuomo Revisits His 2011 Crypto Roots as OKX Rolls Out $500K ShieldStrive has rolled out a new preferred stock paying 15% annual dividends, backed by a bitcoin treasury worth roughly $3 billion. The company raised $630 million by selling the shares at a discount, giving investors a potential yield approaching 17%. Strive Raises $630 Million With New SATS Preferred Stock The Dallas-based bitcoin treasury company closed […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-firm-strive-launches-sats-stock-with-15-dividend-after-raising-630m903380COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/strive-launches-15-sats-stock-after-raising-630-million-in-ipo-768x432.pngBitcoin Firm Strive Launches SATS Stock With 15% Dividend After Raising $630MCircle generated about $1.4 billion in revenue during the first half of 2026, but retained only about 7 cents of net profit for every dollar earned after partner payments and infrastructure spending. Circle Sends 59% of Revenue to USDC Partners and Costs Circle is putting numbers behind the economics of running one of crypto’s largest […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/circle-makes-14b-in-revenue-but-keeps-just-7-as-profit903381COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/circle-makes-1-4b-revenue-but-keeps-just-7-as-profit-768x432.jpgCircle Makes $1.4B in Revenue but Keeps Just 7% as ProfitSwitzerland has approved its first retail spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), opening a regulated investment vehicle previously unavailable to ordinary investors under Swiss fund law. Announced on Tuesday, the decision includes an exemption from standard diversification requirements, allowing a public fund to concentrate directly on bitcoin. Regulators are simultaneously demanding stronger custody safeguards, investor disclosures, […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/switzerlands-first-retail-bitcoin-etf-gets-regulatory-green-light903382COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/switzerlands-first-retail-bitcoin-etf-gets-regulatory-green-light-768x432.pngSwitzerland’s First Retail Bitcoin ETF Gets Regulatory Green LightBitcoin’s price is caught in an increasingly uncomfortable position, trading near $81,392 on Tuesday, Oct. 20, as short-term selling pressure clashes with a longer-term technical structure that has yet to surrender its bullish foundations. With the cryptocurrency slipping toward the bottom of its $81,155 to $82,667 intraday range, technical indicators favoring sellers and Bitfire Research […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-clings-to-81k-as-sellers-circle-critical-support903383COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-clings-to-81k-as-sellers-circle-critical-support-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Clings to $81K as Sellers Circle Critical SupportFundstrat’s Tom Lee says venture investors he has known for a decade now regret not simply holding bitcoin, which rose from below $1,000 to around $80,000 over that span. Crypto VCs Question Startup Bets After Bitcoin’s 80x Decade Tom Lee is making a blunt case for simplicity in crypto investing. Speaking at TOKEN2049, the Fundstrat […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/tom-lee-says-vcs-regret-missing-bitcoins-80x-rise-over-10-years903384COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/tom-lee-says-vcs-regret-missing-bitcoins-80x-rise-over-10-years-768x432.jpgTom Lee Says VCs Regret Missing Bitcoin’s 80x Rise Over 10 YearsArrington XRP Capital Fund disclosed a 19.9% voting stake in Nasdaq-listed Evernorth late Monday, and the same filing shows Rippleworks can direct how 30.2 million of the fund’s shares are voted. A Closer Look at the Filing A Form 3 is the initial ownership statement insiders and 10% holders file with the Securities and Exchange […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/arringtons-xrp-fund-holds-a-514m-evernorth-stake-ripple-can-steer903385COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/evernorth-deploys-473m-xrp-with-ripple-coinbase-kraken-and-bitgo-768x432.jpgArrington’s XRP Fund Holds a $514M Evernorth Stake Ripple Can SteerU.S. bitcoin ETFs opened the week with $526.60 million in net inflows, reversing more than twice the amount lost during all of last week. Ether and solana remained under pressure, while NEAR continued to attract capital against the broader crypto trend. Institutional sentiment toward bitcoin changed dramatically on Monday, and almost all of the shift […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/blackrock-posts-biggest-2026-inflow-as-bitcoin-etfs-add-527m903386COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/blackrock-posts-biggest-2026-inflow-as-bitcoin-etfs-add-527m-768x432.jpgBlackrock Posts Biggest 2026 Inflow as Bitcoin ETFs Add $527MTron founder Justin Sun says AI and quantum computing have made him more bearish on bitcoin than before, while Bitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes says nobody should sell over the quantum threat. Sun’s Bear Case Sun made his case in an interview last week, arguing that advances in artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and quantum computing have […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/justin-sun-sours-on-bitcoin-and-arthur-hayes-isnt-buying-his-argument903260COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/justin-sun-rings-nasdaq-bell-for-tron-inc--768x432.jpgJustin Sun Sours on Bitcoin and Arthur Hayes Isn’t Buying His ArgumentXRP’s official X account, run by Ripple and the XRPL Foundation, passed 111,000 followers within about 13 hours of its first post, and its debut ad has already drawn more 3.7 million views. The Launch and the Subsequent Days The @XRP handle was created on Oct. 15 but sat silent for four days. At 16:08 […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/xrp-finally-got-its-own-x-account-and-111k-people-showed-up-overnight903261COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/xrp-official-twitter-account-768x432.jpgXRP Finally Got Its Own X Account and 111K People Showed up OvernightJ.P. Morgan Asset Management put a return range on bitcoin for the first time in its 2027 Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions (LTCMA), and its 10% annual estimate tops every stock, bond and gold forecast in the table. What Did JPMorgan Analysts Say on Record The LTCMA is J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s yearly 10-15 year return […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-beats-every-stock-and-bond-per-jpmorgans-10-year-forecast903262COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/jpmorgan-report-data-768x432.jpgBitcoin Beats Every Stock and Bond per JPMorgan’s 10-Year Forecast“Kids don’t need to memorize their multiplication tables,” Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang argued in a podcast conversation with Ezra Klein, framing Generation Alpha’s AI dependence as a feature, not a bug. Huang says offloading routine computation to AI should free people for systemic thinking, creativity, and critical analysis, even as neuroscientists and educators warn that […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/the-subtext-in-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huangs-take-on-gen-alpha-math-skills903263COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/the-subtext-in-nvidia-ceo-jensen-huangs-take-on-gen-alpha-math-skills-768x432.pngThe Subtext in Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s Take on Gen Alpha Math SkillsElectric motors drew 13,462 TWh of electricity in 2023, with motor-driven loads accounting for 72% of power use in industry and 87% in agriculture. Many still run at constant speed even when demand fluctuates, and researchers say demand-based speed control could cut motor electricity use by as much as 25%, trimming global consumption by about […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/electric-motors-consumed-53-of-global-electricity-in-2023-iea-data-shows903264COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/electric-motors-consumed-53-of-global-electricity-in-2023-iea-data-shows-768x432.pngElectric Motors Consumed 53% of Global Electricity in 2023, IEA Data ShowsMulticoin Capital is refusing to follow rival crypto venture firms into standalone AI investments, arguing its competitive advantage remains in digital assets. The $2.7 billion firm is also keeping Hyperliquid’s HYPE token as the largest position in its hedge fund. $2.7B Multicoin Refuses AI Pivot as Crypto Rivals Diversify Multicoin Capital is making a contrarian […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/multicoin-shuns-ai-push-keeps-hype-as-its-largest-crypto-bet903265COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/multicoin-shuns-ai-push-keeps-hype-as-its-largest-crypto-bet-768x432.jpgMulticoin Shuns AI Push, Keeps HYPE as Its Largest Crypto BetSuper League shareholders just cleared the way for a gaming company to become a bitcoin treasury heavyweight, courtesy of 2,100 BTC from Japan’s Metaplanet. The deal brings together two unlikely corporate survivors, one born in esports, the other in hotels. Super League Approves Metaplanet’s 2,100 Bitcoin Investment Super League Enterprise (Nasdaq: SLE) announced Monday that […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/metaplanet-turns-an-esports-veteran-into-a-bitcoin-treasury-giant903221COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/metaplanet-turns-an-esports-veteran-into-a-bitcoin-treasury-giant-768x432.pngMetaplanet Turns an Esports Veteran Into a Bitcoin Treasury GiantElon Musk expects Tesla’s Optimus robot and Cybercab to generate most of the company’s future value. His prediction places artificial intelligence and autonomous transportation at the center of Tesla’s long-term strategy. Musk Names Optimus and Cybercab as Tesla’s Biggest Value Drivers Tesla’s (Nasdaq: TSLA) future valuation will depend primarily on humanoid robots and autonomous vehicles […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/elon-musk-says-2-products-will-account-for-most-of-teslas-value903222COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/elon-musk-1-1-768x432.jpgElon Musk Says 2 Products Will Account for Most of Tesla’s ValueRobert Kiyosaki says losing everything was beneficial when mistakes became lessons instead of lasting bitterness. His account of repeated setbacks highlights how sudden riches can disappear through ego or misplaced trust. Why Kiyosaki Viewed Losing Everything as Beneficial Losing everything offered an opportunity to develop better financial judgment, Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/robert-kiyosaki-says-he-lost-everythingand-it-was-a-good-thing903223COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/robert-kiyosaki-768x432.jpgRobert Kiyosaki Says He Lost Everything—and It Was a Good ThingBlackrock is seeking to launch a bitcoin ETF designed to cushion market losses while limiting potential gains. The proposed fund would use options and fixed-income investments instead of holding bitcoin directly. Blackrock Proposes Bitcoin ETF With Built-In Downside Protection Bitcoin investors could gain access to a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed to reduce exposure to […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/blackrock-files-for-bitcoin-etf-designed-to-limit-investor-losses903224COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/blackrock-1-768x432.jpgBlackrock Files for Bitcoin ETF Designed to Limit Investor LossesBristol Crown Court sentenced three men to prison for a botched cryptocurrency robbery attempt that left the victim with severe injuries.   Failed Crypto Heist Turns Violent Bristol Crown Court on Oct. 15 sentenced three men to prison terms ranging from five to six years for an aggravated burglary after they forced their way into […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/uk-men-get-prison-time-for-violent-home-invasion-targeting-crypto-holder903225COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/3-jailed-in-violent-uk-home-invasion-targeting-crypto-holders-768x432.jpgUK Men Get Prison Time for Violent Home Invasion Targeting Crypto HolderZakura has proposed a new privacy safeguard for zcash swaps routed through Near Intents, designed to stop future quantum computers from linking one exposed refund address to a user’s wider transaction history. Zakura Proposes One-Key-Per-Swap Privacy for Zcash Quantum computers are not cracking Zcash today. Yet, Zcash developer Zakura is already designing around the possibility […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/zcash-proposes-new-privacy-layer-to-guard-swaps-from-quantum-risks903198COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/zcash-proposes-new-privacy-layer-to-guard-swaps-from-quantum-risks-768x432.pngZcash Proposes New Privacy Layer to Guard Swaps From Quantum RisksMissouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway stressed that prediction markets could not label sports bets as event contracts to skirt law compliance. The state sent letters to Polymarket, Kalshi, Crypto.com, Novig, Underdog, and Robinhood calling on them to stop offering these products to Missourians or face enforcement actions. Missouri Sends Cease-and-Desist Letters to Prediction Market Platforms […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/missouri-hits-polymarket-and-kalshi-with-cease-and-desist-orders903199COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/missouri-letter-to-polymarket-768x432.jpgMissouri Hits Polymarket and Kalshi With Cease-and-Desist OrdersQuantum computing firm Quantinuum has announced a major breakthrough in error correction, achieving a record 99.9995% logical fidelity that it says strengthens its path toward a commercially viable, fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029. The advance comes amid mounting concerns that increasingly powerful quantum machines could eventually undermine the cryptography protecting bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Quantum […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/smashed-quantum-computing-record-raises-stakes-for-bitcoin-security903200COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/quantum-computer-chip-quantinuum-768x432.pngSmashed Quantum Computing Record Raises Stakes for Bitcoin SecurityJPMorgan Chase is expanding its JPM Coin deposit token to Ethereum, bringing blockchain-based dollar payments to the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency network as traditional financial institutions increasingly embrace public blockchain infrastructure. JPMorgan Expands to Ethereum Mainnet The largest U.S. bank announced Monday that JPM Coin, which represents U.S. dollar deposits held at JPMorgan, will become available […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/jpmorgan-brings-jpm-coin-to-ethereum-as-wall-street-embrace-expands903201COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/jpmorgan-lends-its-expertise-to-solanas-atomic-settlement-program-768x432.pngJPMorgan Brings JPM Coin to Ethereum as Wall Street Embrace ExpandsMesh and Visa are joining forces to let consumers spend cryptocurrency and stablecoins at more than 175 million merchant locations without obtaining a separate crypto card or manually converting their holdings into cash. Announced Monday, the partnership connects digital wallets to Visa’s global payments network, although the companies have yet to disclose participating platforms or […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/visa-and-mesh-seek-to-end-the-separate-crypto-card-requirement903202COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/visa-stablecoin-768x432.jpgVisa and Mesh Seek to End the Separate Crypto Card RequirementMastercard is extending its reach into stablecoin payments with a new security system designed to spot fraud, scams, and sanctions risks before funds reach the blockchain. Announced Oct. 19, 2026, Stablecoin Security combines traditional payment intelligence with blockchain analytics. Borderless.xyz and Keyrails are the initial partners, with a North American launch preceding broader commercial availability […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/mastercard-unveils-stablecoin-security-to-police-digital-payments903203COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/mastercard-unveils-stablecoin-security-to-police-digital-payments-768x432.pngMastercard Unveils Stablecoin Security to Police Digital PaymentsGEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, October 19, 2026 – BTCC, the world’s longest-serving cryptocurrency exchange, has wrapped its participation in TOKEN2049 Singapore as a platinum sponsor. Over two days at Marina Bay Sands, traders, influencers and partners visited the BTCC booth and met the team. Centered on a giant receipt installation that highlighted the exchange’s zero-fee […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/btcc-exchange-wraps-token2049-singapore-bringing-its-zero-barrier-theme-from-platform-to-show-floor903204COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/enne_nwmk-768x432.pngBTCC Exchange Wraps TOKEN2049 Singapore, Bringing its Zero-Barrier Theme From Platform to Show FloorOn Monday, Melville, New York-based SkyAI, a publicly traded U.S. fintech and digital asset treasury firm, announced its complete exit from solana (SOL) and unveiled an ambitious share buyback initiative that could return as much as $201.3 million to investors. This announcement, and others before it, have bolstered SkyAI shares a great deal. SkyAI Cashes […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/another-crypto-treasury-waves-the-white-flag-as-skyai-liquidates-its-sol903205COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/another-crypto-treasury-waves-the-white-flag-as-skyai-liquidates-its-sol-768x432.pngAnother Crypto Treasury Waves the White Flag as SkyAI Liquidates Its SOLMt Gox creditors just lost another year to a repayment process that has dragged on since the exchange collapsed in 2014. The latest extension pushes the deadline into October 2027, leaving billions in bitcoin and some creditors still waiting for their funds. Japanese Court Grants Mt Gox a Fourth Extension On Oct. 16, 2026, rehabilitation […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/mt-gox-repayments-delayed-again-as-bitcoin-billions-sit-idle903071COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/mt-gox-repayments-delayed-again-as-bitcoin-billions-sit-idle-768x432.jpgMt Gox Repayments Delayed Again as Bitcoin Billions Sit IdleBitmine Immersion Technologies has added another 12,535 ether to its corporate treasury, extending its uninterrupted weekly buying streak as the company approaches its ambitious goal of controlling 5% of Ethereum’s total supply. Bitmine Inches Closer to 5% ETH Supply Target Bitmine, chaired by Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee, announced Monday that it now holds 6,041,481 ETH, […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitmine-boosts-ether-holdings-as-tom-lee-blames-ai-fears-for-crypto-dip903072COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bitmine-adds-28086-eth-as-ethereum-treasury-hits-14-8b-768x432.jpgBitmine Boosts Ether Holdings as Tom Lee Blames AI Fears for Crypto DipBitcoin rebounded over $2,000 on Monday from a Sunday low of $80,595 to peak above $83,000, dispelling fears of a “Black Monday” market crash. However, the rally lost momentum at $83,000 resistance, settling under $82,000 with a $1.64 trillion market cap.   Bitcoin Bounces Above $83K as ‘Black Monday’ Fears Fade Bitcoin staged a recovery […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-rally-stalls-at-83k-as-etf-outflows-raise-concerns903073COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-oct19-2026-768x432.pngBitcoin Rally Stalls at $83K as ETF Outflows Raise ConcernsStrive has added another 1,223 BTC to its corporate treasury, spending approximately $100 million between Oct. 14 and 16 at an average price of $81,734 per bitcoin. The acquisition brings the Nasdaq-listed company’s holdings to 36,818 BTC, worth roughly $3 billion. Meanwhile, Strive is preparing to collect proceeds from a $630 million preferred-stock offering, potentially […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/strive-buys-1223-bitcoin-while-preparing-a-630-million-cash-raise903074COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/strive-adds-1223-btc-while-preparing-a-630-million-cash-raise-768x432.pngStrive Buys 1,223 Bitcoin While Preparing a $630 Million Cash RaiseMusk posted on social media that he would give one of his SpaceX shares to every kid in America next year, and that this offering would be “the first of many”—without offering more details on how this massive wealth transfer would work. Musk Pledges Over $10 Billion Worth of SpaceX Shares Elon Musk, the richest […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/elon-musk-pledges-105b-in-spacex-shares-to-american-children903075COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/elon-musk-2025-worlds-richest-person-jpg.webpElon Musk Pledges $10.5B in SpaceX Shares to American ChildrenNine months after ether treasury giant Bitmine invested $200 million in top YouTuber MrBeast’s company, Beast Industries, MrBeast is promoting Step, his “brand new banking app,” in his videos. However, despite earlier hopes and speculation, the app has not returned to crypto. In an Oct. 17 video about a couple trying to lose weight to […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/mrbeasts-new-banking-app-step-shows-no-signs-of-crypto903076COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/mrbeast-step-768x432.pngMrBeast’s New Banking App Step Shows No Signs of CryptoU.S. crypto ETFs remained under pressure in the week through Oct. 16, with bitcoin funds losing about $229 million and ether ETFs shedding $320 million. The pace of withdrawals eased from the previous week, yet selling spread across all major ETFs as investors continued to reduce risk. Crypto ETF Outflows Drop 52% but All Major […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/crypto-etfs-lose-593m-in-a-week-as-bitcoin-ether-selling-persists903077COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/crypto-etfs-lose-593m-as-bitcoin-ether-selling-persists-768x432.jpgCrypto ETFs Lose $593M in a Week as Bitcoin, Ether Selling PersistsWallets tied to MARA Holdings, one of the largest public bitcoin miners, have moved 1,000 BTC worth about $82.8 million to crypto exchanges in five days, while MARA’s shares have nearly halved in a month. Following the Coins Onchain trackers flagged the transfers early Monday, writing that MARA “appears to be selling” after wallets linked […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/mara-ships-83-million-in-bitcoin-to-exchanges-as-its-stock-sinks-45903078COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/mara-sale-768x432.jpgMARA Ships $83 Million in Bitcoin to Exchanges as Its Stock Sinks 45%Strategy founder Michael Saylor has added another 267 bitcoin to the company’s enormous treasury, bringing its holdings to 848,517 BTC. The $22.1 million acquisition comes alongside a $193.1 million repurchase of preferred shares and an expansion of Strategy’s digital credit securities repurchase program to $3 billion, revealing a company simultaneously accumulating bitcoin and reshaping its […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/strategy-holds-848517-btc-after-latest-22m-bitcoin-purchase903079COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/strategy-buys-1665-more-bitcoin-as-its-btc-treasury-hits-847666-768x432.pngStrategy Holds 848,517 BTC After Latest $22M Bitcoin PurchaseKucoin recently unveiled an artificial intelligence assistant incorporating strict context isolation and risk controls to prevent prompt-injection attacks and market volatility risks. Addressing Security and Market Risks in Crypto AI As cryptocurrency exchanges scramble to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) across their trading ecosystems, the industry faces an escalating wave of novel security vulnerabilities and operational […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/kucoin-rolls-out-ai-system-that-can-suspend-advice-when-markets-crash903080COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/kucoin_nwmk-picsart-aiimageenhancer-768x432.pngKucoin Rolls out AI System That Can Suspend Advice When Markets CrashThe Hyperliquid trader behind a $98 million bitcoin long has dumped the position at a loss and moved into $46 million of leveraged Tesla and chip-stock bets, two days before Tesla reports earnings. The Nitty Gritty of the Matter Bitcoin.com News first covered this wallet on Sunday, when it held a 40x bitcoin long worth […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/hyperliquid-whale-down-9-million-this-week-flips-to-a-20x-tesla-bet902904COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/btc-tesla-768x432.jpgHyperliquid Whale Down $9 Million This Week Flips to a 20x Tesla BetA photo of a man standing guard in his smashed-up store during France’s riots turned into PIERRE, a Solana meme coin that ran 155x in about nine hours on Sunday. The Photo The image is hard to forget, i.e. a long-haired man in a black T-shirt stands in the doorway of a gutted video game […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/viral-french-shopkeeper-turned-into-a-million-dollar-meme-coin-overnight902905COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/pierre-price-action-768x432.jpgViral French Shopkeeper Turned Into a Million-Dollar Meme Coin OvernightWorld co-founder Alex Blania has announced the company’s first industry-specific product suite designed to prevent AI-driven impersonation and deepfake fraud across financial institutions. Rising Threats of Synthetic Media World co-founder Alex Blania has unveiled a suite of identity verification technologies designed to combat deepfake fraud and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven impersonation across financial institutions. The announcement […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/world-and-zoom-team-up-to-tackle-deepfake-impersonation902906COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/world-and-zoom-team-up-to-tackle-deepfake-impersonation-768x432.jpgWorld and Zoom Team up to Tackle Deepfake ImpersonationTron pulled in $23.41 million in revenue over the past 30 days, more than Ethereum, Solana, Base and six other networks earned together. The Scoreboard Onchain analytics account Lookonchain flagged the ranking earlier today, noting that Tron currently sits at No. 1 among all chains on 24-hour, 7-day and 30-day revenue. The underlying Defillama revenue […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/tron-quietly-outearns-ethereum-base-solana-and-six-more-chains902907COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/top-10-chains-by-volume-768x432.pngTron Quietly Outearns Ethereum, Base, Solana and Six More ChainsPeter Buffett says he didn’t realize Warren Buffett was a billionaire until he was in his 20s, after spotting his father’s name on a Forbes list of the world’s richest people. The episode, which he recalled in a 2013 interview, fits with the family’s famously modest Omaha upbringing, including public school and life in a […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/warren-buffetts-son-didnt-know-his-dad-was-a-billionaire-until-he-was-in-his-20s902908COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/warren-buffetts-son-didnt-know-his-dad-was-a-billionaire-until-he-was-in-his-20s-768x432.pngWarren Buffett’s Son Didn’t Know His Dad Was a Billionaire Until He Was in His 20sPark, a 45-year-old Korean influencer known as “Jonber Kim,” was acquitted after prosecutors sought 20 years in prison for allegedly being the leader of a scam coin manipulation scheme. The prosecutors failed to link Park’s deceptive actions to the token buyers’ misperceptions. ‘Coin King Jonber Kim’ Acquitted in Massive Crypto Fraud Case A Seoul court […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/seoul-court-acquits-jonber-kim-in-massive-253m-crypto-scam902909COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/seoul-southern-disctrict-court-768x432.jpgSeoul Court Acquits ‘Jonber Kim’ in Massive $253M Crypto Scamhttps://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/a-pan-am-plane-vanished-off-puerto-rico-in-1952-it-took-74-years-to-find-it-2000-feet-underwater902910COINS NEWSA Pan Am Plane Vanished Off Puerto Rico in 1952. It Took 74 Years to Find It 2,000 Feet UnderwaterLagarde reiterated that Europe is adamant about advancing the digital euro as an efficient digital cash equivalent for retail payments. She stressed that adopting the regulation for the establishment of the digital euro by the end of 2026 was “key” to making this possible. Lagarde Reiterates Digital Euro Push At IMF Meetings The European Central […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/lagarde-advances-digital-euro-to-defend-eu-financial-autonomy902847COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/christine-lagarde-768x432.jpgLagarde Advances Digital Euro to Defend EU Financial AutonomyThirty-nine years after Wall Street’s worst single-day percentage collapse, the calendar is playing a familiar trick. Oct. 19 falls on a Monday again, just as oil tops $100, artificial intelligence stocks buckle, and inflation rattles investors. Social media is sounding the Black Monday alarm, but the parallels with 1987 come with important differences, including safeguards […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/wall-street-braces-for-black-mondays-return-39-years-later902848COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/wall-street-braces-for-black-mondays-return-39-years-later-768x432.pngWall Street Braces for Black Monday’s Return 39 Years LaterDespite XRP’s sharp decline from its mid-2025 peak, institutional adoption and developer activity on the XRP Ledger remain resilient. Odelia Torteman, head of digital assets at XRPL Commons, argues that expanding enterprise use, real-world asset tokenization and upcoming lending features could generate sustainable demand for XRP. Protocol Architecture Drives Core Demand The convergence of Ripple […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/why-rwa-tokenization-and-onchain-credit-could-boost-xrp-demand902849COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ripple-labs-1-1-768x432.jpgWhy RWA Tokenization and Onchain Credit Could Boost XRP DemandLaw and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The opinion editorial below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. This Week in Crypto Law This week’s developments show courts and regulators addressing crypto through several distinct […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/this-week-in-crypto-law-october-18-2026902850COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/this-week-in-crypto-law-october-18-2026-768x432.pngThis Week in Crypto Law (October 18, 2026)Thai Immigration Police arrested Wu Chaoshuai, a Chinese national who had entered the country on a tourist visa back in 2019, and had taken action to evade arrest. Chaoshuai allegedly led a cryptocurrency laundering ring that moved over $74 million for a transnational criminal organization. Chinese Crypto Money Laundering Kingpin Arrested in Thailand Thai authorities […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/thai-police-bust-chinese-boss-behind-74m-crypto-laundering-ring902851COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/thai-police-arrest-768x432.jpgThai Police Bust Chinese Boss Behind $74M Crypto Laundering RingA Missouri Lottery player in Arnold matched all five numbers in the Aug. 10, 2026 Show Me Cash drawing to win a $228,000 jackpot on a ticket bought at the Circle K on Jeffco Blvd. Before realizing it was her, she saw a sign touting a local winner and felt a twinge of jealousy, then […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/a-missouri-woman-felt-jealous-when-she-heard-about-a-228000-jackpot-then-she-checked-her-own-ticket902852COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/a-missouri-woman-felt-jealous-when-she-heard-about-a-228000-jackpot--then-she-checked-her-own-ticket-768x432.pngA Missouri Woman Felt Jealous When She Heard About a $228,000 Jackpot. Then She Checked Her Own TicketA bitcoin trader is staring down a potential $98 million liquidation after a punishing week wiped nearly $9.8 million from a Hyperliquid account. With 40x leverage and bitcoin’s price slipping toward $81,000, another sharp decline could finish the job. Hyperliquid Trader Risks $98 Million Bitcoin Liquidation A massive bitcoin long position on Hyperliquid is teetering […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/a-98-million-bitcoin-long-bet-on-hyperliquid-hangs-by-a-thin-thread902755COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/a-98-million-bitcoin-long-bet-on-hyperliquid-hangs-by-a-thin-thread-768x432.pngA $98 Million Bitcoin Long Bet on Hyperliquid Hangs by a Thin ThreadBitcoin’s bulls are still talking six figures while the market struggles to hold $81,000. With ten potential market movers approaching and five catalysts capable of reviving momentum, the coming week could settle some arguments. Bitcoin’s price enters Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, in a peculiar predicament. The cryptocurrency has spent another week fighting to preserve its […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-faces-10-big-tests-as-5-catalysts-keep-100k-alive902756COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ddd123-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Faces 10 Big Tests as 5 Catalysts Keep $100K AliveAn overnight cryptocurrency theft emptied 1,404 Qubic wallets of approximately 2.94 trillion QU, worth $1.3 million, before validators halted the network. The apparent culprit wasn’t a blockchain vulnerability but predictable wallet seeds generated by older Apple devices and browsers. With most stolen tokens trapped on the paused network and another portion frozen by MEXC, the […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/qubic-loses-13-million-in-wallet-raid-before-network-halts902757COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/qubic-loses-1-3-million-in-wallet-raid-before-network-halts-768x432.pngQubic Loses $1.3 Million in Wallet Raid Before Network HaltsStrategy founder Michael Saylor delivered an ambitious vision for bitcoin at ParaFi Investor Day 2026, arguing that bank lending, tokenized securities, and bitcoin-backed credit could eventually support a $100 trillion financial system. Speaking alongside ParaFi Capital partner Jeff Park, Saylor discussed Strategy’s multibillion-dollar bitcoin treasury, its 12% preferred stock, artificial intelligence (AI), and the financial […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/saylor-teases-more-orange-after-his-100-trillion-bitcoin-vision-speech902758COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/michael-saylor-1-3-768x432.jpgSaylor Teases ‘More Orange’ After His $100 Trillion Bitcoin Vision SpeechThis editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week, with a comment on each story. Bitcoin is roughly flat in the past seven […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/beyond-the-casino-week-in-review902759COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/beyond-the-casino--week-in-review-768x432.pngBeyond the Casino – Week In ReviewThe Central Bank of Russia clarified that transactions between Russian citizens using self-custody wallets or from a regulated broker to a self-custody wallet will be banned starting July 1, 2027. The institution stressed that these transactions can only be made using regulated brokers. Bank of Russia Bans Transactions Going to Self-Custody Wallets The Russian government […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/russia-sets-july-2027-deadline-to-halt-p2p-crypto-transactions902760COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bank-of-russia-logo-768x432.jpgRussia Sets July 2027 Deadline to Halt P2P Crypto TransactionsXRP’s price is fighting to hold $1.29 as its $2.77 billion futures market loses momentum and sellers maintain control. Technical indicators favor further weakness, yet oversold readings suggest a recovery isn’t entirely off the table. Meanwhile, Polymarket traders assign a 50% probability to XRP touching $1.20 before November, while Kalshi’s October contracts reflect fading expectations […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/xrp-price-battles-130-as-277b-futures-market-loses-momentum902663COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/xrp-price-battles-1-30-as-2-77b-futures-market-loses-momentum-768x432.pngXRP Price Battles $1.30 as $2.77B Futures Market Loses MomentumTwo bitcoin addresses dating to 2013 collectively moved approximately $34 million in bitcoin within five seconds on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, with both transactions appearing at block height 971894. Two 2013 Bitcoin Wallets Wake Up in the Same Block After a flurry of dormant BTC activity in August following the Coldcard breach and another busy […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoins-old-guard-stirs-as-13-year-old-wallets-move-millions902664COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoins-old-guard-stirs-as-13-year-old-wallets-move-millions-768x432.pngBitcoin’s Old Guard Stirs as 13-Year-Old Wallets Move MillionsResearchers at the Institute of Metal Research under the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a redesigned electrolyte for an alkaline all-iron flow battery that ran for more than 6,000 charge-discharge cycles with no measurable capacity loss, roughly 16 years of daily use. The 2026 Advanced Energy Materials paper points to grid-scale stationary storage, with […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/china-built-a-battery-out-of-iron-that-could-last-16-years-and-iron-costs-80-times-less-than-lithium902665COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/china-built-a-battery-out-of-iron-that-could-last-16-years-and-iron-costs-80-times-less-than-lithium-768x432.pngChina Built a Battery Out of Iron That Could Last 16 Years, and Iron Costs 80 Times Less Than LithiumNine U.S.-listed companies, including Broadcom, Coreweave, Verizon, and Unitedhealth, have formally objected to tokenized versions of their shares trading on OKXICE, throwing an unexpected roadblock into the crypto exchange venture’s ambitious plans for round-the-clock stock trading. Nine Companies Object to Tokenized Shares The objections appear in an Oct. 15 public notice from OKXICE, the joint […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/okxice-faces-9-formal-objections-to-tokenized-share-trading902619COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/okxice-faces-9-formal-objections-to-tokenized-share-trading-768x432.pngOKXICE Faces 9 Formal Objections to Tokenized Share TradingThe new treaty modernizes the Warsaw Convention treaty, adding crypto assets to its scope and expanding the attributions of financial intelligence units over these assets, highlighting the importance of international cooperation and reducing response times for information requests between countries. EU Signs Warsaw Convention Crypto Modernization Additional Protocol The European Union and a group of […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/eu-joins-8-nations-to-sign-warsaw-protocol-on-crypto-crime902620COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/council-of-europe-building-768x432.jpgEU Joins 8 Nations to Sign Warsaw Protocol on Crypto CrimePump.fun has expanded beyond its Solana meme coin business, introducing perpetual futures trading powered by Hyperliquid. The new interface offers leveraged cryptocurrency trading while charging builder fees of up to 0.10% per order and bridge fees reaching 0.25%. However, traders in the United States and Ontario are barred from using the feature, according to terms […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/pumpfun-brings-hyperliquid-perps-to-its-meme-coin-empire902621COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/pump-fun-brings-hyperliquid-perps-to-its-meme-coin-empire2-768x432.pngPump.fun Brings Hyperliquid Perps to Its Meme Coin EmpireGoldman Sachs CEO David Solomon sees tokenization reshaping financial markets, potentially opening new revenue opportunities rather than simply threatening traditional finance (TradFi) and Wall Street businesses. During the bank’s Oct. 13 earnings call, Solomon detailed tokenized bonds, money market funds, real estate, and participation in DTCC’s tokenization service. The discussion also touched on decentralized finance […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/goldman-sachs-ceo-sees-tokenization-as-wall-streets-next-act902622COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/goldman-citi-ubs-join-21-firm-push-for-dollar-stablecoin-by-2027-768x432.pngGoldman Sachs CEO Sees Tokenization as Wall Street’s Next ActAs stablecoins transition from decentralized finance tools to essential infrastructure for accessing U.S. dollars, an expert says their next phase of adoption depends on making blockchain technology invisible to the end user. From Speculative Tools to Digital Dollar Access When the first wave of decentralized finance (DeFi) swept through the global economy, stablecoins were primarily […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/why-stablecoins-may-never-escape-traditional-banking-risks-frgmnt-ceo902623COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/why-fiat-stablecoins-can-never-decouple-from-banks-768x432.jpgWhy Stablecoins May Never Escape Traditional Banking Risks: Frgmnt CEOBitcoin traded near $81,500 on Oct. 17, 2026, with its technical indicators offering competing signals. Shorter-term moving averages favored sellers, while longer-term averages continued to support buyers. The relative strength index (RSI) stood at 46, and the broader technical rating remained neutral. With support clustered around $81,000 and resistance extending toward $82,500, bitcoin faces a […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-at-81500-leaves-bulls-and-bears-at-a-standoff902543COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price2-at-81500-leaves-bulls-and-bears-at-a-standoff-768x432.pngBitcoin Price at $81,500 Leaves Bulls and Bears at a StandoffIf passed, the measure would subject French cryptocurrency holders to a 31.4% capital gains tax each time they exchange a cryptocurrency for a stablecoin. Analysts agree this would prompt French crypto holders to consider alternatives to park their digital assets. France’s National Assembly Adopts Crypto-To-Stablecoin Exchange Taxation France is on the verge of tightening its […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/french-assembly-narrowly-adopts-stablecoin-swap-tax-proposal902544COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/french-national-assembly-building-768x432.jpgFrench Assembly Narrowly Adopts Stablecoin Swap Tax ProposalBitcoin security expert Jameson Lopp’s archive of physical attacks against cryptocurrency holders has more than doubled to over 700 documented incidents after researcher Pizza Bitcoiner used artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted searches to uncover hundreds of overlooked cases. The expanded records expose a disturbing history of kidnappings, home invasions, and violent robberies, including 31 reported deaths since […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/lopps-wrench-attack-map-hits-702-after-ai-assisted-search-work902545COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/lopps-wrench-attack-map-hits-702-after-ai-assisted-search-work-768x432.pngLopp’s Wrench Attack Map Hits 702 After AI-Assisted Search WorkThe XRP Ledger is heading toward an Oct. 23 software upgrade that fixes a peculiar security flaw, one that could let certain authorized accounts create tokens instead of destroying them. Meanwhile, its long-awaited native lending system remains stuck awaiting approval. XRP Ledger’s Cleanup Upgrade Approaches Activation The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is preparing to activate fixCleanup3_4_0 […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/xrp-ledger-nears-oct-23-upgrade-as-lending-votes-fall-short902546COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/xrp-ledger-nears-oct--23-upgrade-as-lending-votes-fall-short-768x432.pngXRP Ledger Nears Oct. 23 Upgrade as Lending Votes Fall ShortTurkish authorities detained HEX founder Richard Heart and four others in Istanbul, uncovering an extraordinary collection of cash, luxury goods, weapons and electronics. The haul included an estimated $7.15 million in cash, six cryptocurrency wallets, and hundreds of designer accessories. Turkey’s Justice Minister Confirms Richard Heart Detention Turkey’s Justice Minister Akın Gürlek confirmed Saturday, Oct. […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/turkeys-justice-minister-confirms-richard-hearts-istanbul-bust902547COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/turkeys-justice-minister-confirms-richard-hearts-istanbul-bust-768x432.pngTurkey’s Justice Minister Confirms Richard Heart’s Istanbul BustThis week’s stories included crypto treasuries, legal drama, AI infrastructure and exchange fundraising. Evernorth showcased its 473 million XRP treasury after listing on Nasdaq, while HEX founder Richard Heart was reportedly detained in Istanbul. Larry Fink warned that halting U.S. data center construction could trigger recession, Binance US reportedly sought funding at less than a […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/richard-heart-arrested-xrp-dat-rings-nasdaq-bell-and-more-weekly-recap902548COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/richard-heart-arrested-xrp-dat-rings-nasdaq-bell-and-more--weekly-recap-768x432.jpgRichard Heart Arrested, XRP DAT Rings Nasdaq Bell, And More – Weekly RecapU.S. crypto ETFs closed Friday under renewed selling pressure, with bitcoin funds losing $82.39 million and ether ETFs shedding another $69.68 million. Solana, XRP and zcash also finished lower, while NEAR once again attracted fresh capital. Bitcoin ETF Demand Stays Fragile as Friday Outflows Hit $82M The week ended much as it had traded: with […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-and-ether-etfs-lose-152m-as-blackrock-drives-friday-selloff902549COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-and-ether-etfs-lose-152m-as-blackrock-drives-friday-selloff-768x432.jpgBitcoin and Ether ETFs Lose $152M as Blackrock Drives Friday SelloffEthereum’s price has spent the week bouncing between $2,324 and $2,575, but beneath the price swings, derivatives traders are carrying $30.59 billion in futures exposure while options bulls command nearly 62% of outstanding positions. The catch is that futures positions are contracting, short-term liquidations favor longs, and major options exchanges disagree on where ethereum’s fiat […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ethereum-derivatives-flash-mixed-signals-as-bulls-hold-the-edge902550COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ethereum-derivatives-flash-mixed-signals-as-bulls-hold-the-edge-768x432.pngEthereum Derivatives Flash Mixed Signals as Bulls Hold the EdgeBitmex co-founder Arthur Hayes says the artificial intelligence boom is burning cash on a government backstop, and that the bigger it gets, the higher bitcoin goes. The Arguments Put Forth by Hayes Hayes laid out the convictions on the Convergence podcast with Luke Martin, with his four key talking points being: Money is being wasted. […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/arthur-hayes-says-openai-and-anthropic-are-worthless-and-bitcoin-wins902431COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/arthur-hayes-sees-ai-bubble-ending-in-a-trillion-dollar-rescue-768x432.pngArthur Hayes Says OpenAI and Anthropic Are Worthless and Bitcoin WinsBloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone has put a $10,000 target back on bitcoin, and within hours, Cryptoquant CEO Ki Young Ju replied that the onchain floor sits much closer to $30,000. McGlone’s Domino Theory McGlone laid out the call in an X post yesterday, previewing a Bloomberg Intelligence report titled “A Bitcoin $10,000 Reversion Path […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bloomberg-sees-bitcoin-price-at-10k-and-cryptoquants-ceo-doesnt-agree902432COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-rollover-and-market-signals-768x432.jpgBloomberg Sees Bitcoin Price at $10K and Cryptoquant’s CEO Doesn’t AgreeBinance is advertising up to 7.77% in XRP rewards for holding Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin, but its own payout table shows the base rate has dropped three weeks in a row. The Number Explained Binance promoted the campaign on X early Saturday, adding: Hold RLUSD and share in $800,000 worth of XRP rewards! Earn up to […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/binance-offers-nearly-8-in-xrp-for-rlusd-but-the-base-rate-keeps-falling902433COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/report-binance-us-chases-100-million-at-a-fraction-of-its-old-value-768x432.pngBinance Offers Nearly 8% in XRP for RLUSD But the Base Rate Keeps FallingStrategy shares lost 9.6% on Friday in the first full session after MSCI’s index ruling, even though the company’s 848,250 bitcoin still sit about $5 billion above cost. The Breakdown MSCI announced on Oct. 15, after U.S. markets closed, that companies which mainly hold assets rather than run a business will lose index eligibility. Friday […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/strategy-sinks-nearly-10-on-msci-news-but-saylor-is-still-5b-up902434COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/mstr-stock-quote-with-after-hours-pricing-768x432.jpgStrategy Sinks Nearly 10% on MSCI News But Saylor Is Still $5B UpNASA’s STS-40 Spacelab Life Sciences mission launched aboard Space Shuttle Columbia on June 5, 1991 carrying 2,478 immature moon jellyfish polyps, and by the time it landed nine days later the population had multiplied to nearly 60,000. Led by Eastern Virginia Medical School researcher Dorothy B. Spangenberg, the experiment found that jellyfish developed entirely in […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/nasa-sent-thousands-of-jellyfish-to-space-in-1991-the-babies-born-up-there-couldnt-handle-earth902435COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/nasa-sent-thousands-of-jellyfish-to-space-in-1991--the-babies-born-up-there-couldnt-handle-earth-768x432.pngNASA Sent Thousands of Jellyfish to Space in 1991. The Babies Born Up There Couldn’t Handle EarthLuAnn Chico of Lexington, North Carolina, has won a $100,000 prize twice on the same $20 scratch-off game, Ruby Red 7’s, the North Carolina Education Lottery said. She claimed the second $100,000 win at lottery headquarters in Raleigh on September 21, 2026, and the repeat jackpot drew fresh attention again in October 2026 after Lottery […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/a-north-carolina-woman-won-100000-on-a-scratch-off-then-she-won-it-again-on-the-exact-same-game902436COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/a-north-carolina-woman-won-100000-on-a-scratch-off--then-she-won-it-again-on-the-exact-same-game-768x432.pngA North Carolina Woman Won $100,000 on a Scratch-Off. Then She Won It Again on the Exact Same GameA new coalition of nine blockchain organizations is tackling a problem that could eventually put roughly 6.4 million bitcoin at risk, including an estimated 1.1 million BTC associated with Satoshi Nakamoto. Launched this week, the Quantum Alliance wants to establish common security standards before powerful quantum computers can crack the digital signatures protecting cryptocurrency wallets. […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/nine-blockchain-groups-unite-as-quantum-threat-hangs-over-bitcoin902380COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/nine-blockchain-groups-unite-as-quantum-threat-hangs-over-bitcoin-768x432.pngNine Blockchain Groups Unite as Quantum Threat Hangs Over BitcoinIn a rare courtroom reversal, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) joined cryptocurrency exchange Gemini in asking a federal judge to overturn their $5 million settlement after the agency concluded its original lawsuit should never have been filed. But on Oct. 15, 2026, Judge Alvin Hellerstein refused, leaving the paid penalty and permanent injunction intact […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/judge-refuses-to-erase-geminis-5m-settlement-despite-cftc-reversal902381COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/judge-refuses-to-erase-geminis-5m-settlement-despite-cftc-reversal-768x432.pngJudge Refuses to Erase Gemini’s $5M Settlement Despite CFTC ReversalSolana generated $193.1 million in application revenue over the past 30 days, nearly twice Hyperliquid’s total, according to Castle Labs research. More importantly, the network’s growth is spreading beyond meme coins, with real-world assets surging from $700 million to $4.37 billion in a year. Solana RWAs Surge to $4.37B as Growth Moves Beyond Meme coins […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/solana-apps-generate-193m-in-30-days-amid-real-world-assets-surge902382COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/solana-apps-generate-193m-in-30-days-as-rwas-surge-600-768x432.pngSolana Apps Generate $193M in 30 Days Amid Real-World Assets SurgeFor 25 years, cryptographers suspected the NSA’s mysterious encryption seeds might conceal a backdoor. Anthropic’s Claude artificial intelligence (AI) cracked the puzzle in under 30 minutes, uncovering a surprisingly ordinary explanation. For decades, some of the world’s brightest cryptographers had been chasing a ghost. Five mathematical curves used to protect internet communications carried mysterious numbers […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/claude-ai-cracks-the-nsas-25-year-cryptography-seed-mystery902383COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/claude-ai-cracks-the-nsas-25-year-cryptography-seed-mystery-768x432.pngClaude AI Cracks the NSA’s 25-Year Cryptography Seed MysteryDecentralized perpetual futures exchange Deepsigma has launched a live paper-trading platform across 77 traditional financial markets, including U.S. equities, indexes, commodities, and Treasury yields. Bridging Traditional Finance and Onchain Markets Decentralized perpetual futures exchange Deepsigma recently unveiled its platform with a live paper-trading demo spanning 77 traditional financial markets. Developed by a team of alumni […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/wall-street-veterans-unveil-defi-platform-for-77-tradfi-markets902384COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/prediction-market-768x432.jpgWall Street Veterans Unveil DeFi Platform for 77 TradFi MarketsThe Solana Foundation stated that the Accelerate event was canceled due to a surge in registrations, with people overwhelming the designated venue. Nonetheless, social media reports indicate the presence of law enforcement at the venue, with attendees remaining left outside for hours.   Solana Accelerate Event Postponed in China, Reports Indicate Law Enforcement Presence at […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/solana-abruptly-postpones-shanghai-event-as-registrations-quadruple902385COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/solana-accelerate-logo-768x432.jpgSolana Abruptly Postpones Shanghai Event as Registrations QuadrupleThe company has moved its initiative from pilot to commercial deployment in partnership with Inyo Global, a payments infrastructure firm, using its Visa Direct service. With this move, Inyo Global enables receiving and prefunding stablecoin payments across more than 180 countries. Visa Direct Stablecoin Capabilities Go Into Production Phase Visa has entered a new phase […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/visa-moves-massive-stablecoin-payments-pilot-into-production-phase902280COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/visa-building-768x432.jpgVisa Moves Massive Stablecoin Payments Pilot Into Production PhaseOn Friday, at block height 971712, bitcoin mining grew considerably more demanding as the network’s latest difficulty adjustment climbed 5.92% to 140.58 trillion, marking its highest reading since March 5. Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Hits Seven-Month High After 5.92% Increase The network’s difficulty, basically how hard miners must work to find the next Bitcoin block, increased […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-mining-difficulty-jumps-592-in-third-largest-hike-of-2026902281COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-mining-difficulty-jumps-5-92-in-third-largest-hike-of-2026-768x432.pngBitcoin Mining Difficulty Jumps 5.92% in Third-Largest Hike of 2026Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has developed a privacy-focused setup for artificial intelligence agents that combines anonymous payments, encrypted network routing, and locally processed prompts, offering a glimpse of how AI services could operate without exposing users’ identities and personal information. Buterin Goes ‘Paranoid Mode’ With Private AI Setup In an X post Friday, Buterin described […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ethereum-founder-vitalik-buterin-details-his-paranoid-mode-ai-agent-setup902282COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ethereum-co-founder-vitalik-buterin-says-cryptographys-hardest-problem-is-still-unsolved-768x432.pngEthereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Details His ‘Paranoid Mode’ AI Agent SetupTaiwan has blocked the websites of Coinbase and Kalshi under a court order sought by police investigating election betting, six weeks before the island’s Nov. 28 local elections. Kalshi’s own member agreement already bars Taiwanese users, yet it lists markets on the races. A Criminal Court Order Six Weeks Before the Vote Coinbase’s website has […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/taiwan-blocks-coinbase-and-kalshi-over-bets-on-its-november-elections902283COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/taiwan-blocks-coinbase-and-kalshi-over-bets-on-its-november-elections-768x432.jpgTaiwan Blocks Coinbase and Kalshi Over Bets on Its November ElectionsBitcoin slipped below $81,000 on Oct. 16 amid heightened market volatility, but analysts remained cautiously optimistic, suggesting a potential local bottom.   Bitcoin Dips Below $81,000 After Midweek Reversal Bitcoin lost the $82,000 threshold Friday, roughly 24 hours after reversing a downtrend that saw the cryptocurrency dip below $80,000 for the first time in weeks. […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-hovers-near-81k-as-analysts-see-potential-market-bottom902284COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-oct16-2026-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Hovers Near $81K as Analysts See Potential Market BottomMichael Saylor’s bitcoin treasury company Strategy has announced plans to begin paying daily cash dividends on its STRC preferred shares starting Nov. 2, pending shareholder approval of changes to its dividend structure. The company also intends to maintain STRC’s 12% annual dividend rate as it seeks to keep the stock trading near $100 per share. […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-giant-strategy-plans-strc-daily-dividends-starting-in-november902285COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/michael-saylor-bitcoin-strategy-inc-2-768x432.jpgBitcoin Giant Strategy Plans STRC Daily Dividends Starting in NovemberThe banking giant stressed that this move is part of a strategy to achieve an 8% compound annual growth rate in its corporate banking services by 2028. Deutsche Bank co-head Gerald Podobnik said these services will complement the bank’s traditional offerings.   Deutsche Bank Confirms Launch Of Crypto Custody Services in Germany Deutsche Bank, one […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/deutsche-bank-nears-launch-of-institutional-bitcoin-ether-custody902286COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/deutsche-bank-building-768x432.jpgDeutsche Bank Nears Launch of Institutional Bitcoin, Ether CustodyThe Ledger wallet crisis just took another twist that could, in theory, lead to movie-like battles between criminal groups, as “big boss task scam bros” reportedly lost millions to Ledger hardware wallet tamperers. Analysts at blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis found that three addresses attributed to task scammers collectively lost 60 BTC ($4.9 million) when their […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ledger-thieves-might-have-a-new-big-problemstealing-from-criminals902287COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/graphe-tween-1ygijhdga8w-unsplash-768x432.jpgLedger Thieves Might Have a New Big Problem—Stealing From CriminalsAn experimental OpenAI model accessed an Ethereum wallet using a publicly available recovery phrase and spent its funds without authorization to complete a coding assignment, according to a newly published research report. The incident highlights concerns about AI agents making independent decisions involving financial assets. AI Agent Swipes Testnet ETH After Ethical Deliberation The incident […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/openai-agent-stole-ether-from-testnet-wallet-it-did-not-control902288COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/openai-files-draft-s-1-at-852b-valuation-as-chatgpt-hits-900m-weekly-users_nwmk-768x432.pngOpenAI Agent Stole Ether From Testnet Wallet It Did Not ControlBitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues that bitcoin could benefit across radically different AI-driven economic outcomes, from a productivity boom to a recessionary crash. His thesis rests on one idea: Whether the world gets more abundance, more money creation, or simply more adoption, scarcity still favors bitcoin. Bitcoin Doesn’t Need One AI Outcome to Win, Matt […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-can-win-whether-ai-boom-continues-or-crashes-bitwise-cio902289COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitwise-cio-says-bitcoin-can-win-whether-ai-booms-or-crashes-768x432.pngBitcoin Can Win Whether AI Boom Continues or Crashes: Bitwise CIOBitcoin mining services provider Sazmining has launched a new offering that allows individual investors to purchase mining hardware developed by Block’s Proto division. Sazmining Serves Up Block’s Bitcoin Hashboards The Wyoming-based company announced Friday that customers can purchase Proto immersion hashboards outright while Sazmining handles installation, operation, and maintenance at a U.S. mining facility. Bitcoin […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/blocks-proto-bitcoin-mining-hardware-now-available-to-own-via-sazmining902108COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/block-proto-mining-hardware-768x432.pngBlock’s Proto Bitcoin Mining Hardware Now Available to Own via SazminingNear Protocol has expanded onto Solana through Sunrise, giving NEAR immediate access to Solana wallets, decentralized exchanges, and aggregators. The move, powered by Near Intents, coincided with a 14% rise in the price of NEAR.   NEAR Expands to Solana With Jupiter, Raydium Liquidity Access Near Protocol is making Solana a new distribution channel for […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/near-price-jumps-14-as-solana-access-opens-through-sunrise902109COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/near-jumps-14-as-solana-access-opens-through-sunrise-768x432.pngNEAR Price Jumps 14% as Solana Access Opens Through SunriseU.S. bitcoin ETFs eked out a $5.06 million inflow on Thursday, offering only limited relief after another volatile stretch of institutional positioning. Ether remained under sustained pressure, while selling intensified across solana, HYPE and zcash funds. Blackrock Adds $17M to Bitcoin ETF as Rivals Stay Weak The headline was green for bitcoin, but the underlying […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-etfs-add-just-5m-as-ether-loses-another-60m902110COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-etfs-add-just-5m-as-ether-loses-another-60m-768x432.jpgBitcoin ETFs Add Just $5M as Ether Loses Another $60MVaneck has asked the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to let it withdraw its Lido Staked Ethereum Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), a year after filing for it. The One-Line Exit The filing was short, and in a Form RW dated Oct. 14, Vaneck Digital Assets vice president Matthew Babinsky asked the SEC to consent to […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/vaneck-pulls-the-plug-on-its-lido-staked-ether-etf-before-launch902111COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/vaneck-lido-staked-ethereum-etf-letter-768x432.jpgVaneck Pulls the Plug on Its Lido Staked Ether ETF Before LaunchA wallet tied to Hut 8 has pushed nearly 2,000 BTC toward exchanges and trading desks in seven days, emptying itself by early Friday. Following the Coins The trail starts in custody, and Arkham labelled the source addresses as Hut 8’s Coinbase Prime custody wallets. From there, the coins hopped to a single intermediary address […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/hut-8-funnels-161-million-in-bitcoin-to-exchanges902112COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/hut8-movements-768x432.jpgHut 8 Funnels $161 Million in Bitcoin to ExchangesXRP topped Upbit’s spot volume in snapshots taken more than seven hours apart, beating bitcoin and ether in won trading even as its price drifted lower subsequently. The Numbers The first snapshot circulated yesterday evening (U.S. time) ranked Upbit’s top three spot pairs by 24-hour volume: XRP/KRW: $145.57 million, 11.74% of Upbit’s volume BTC/KRW: $126.50 […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/xrp-is-outtrading-bitcoin-and-ether-on-south-koreas-biggest-exchange902113COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/xrp-on-upbit-768x432.jpgXRP Is Outtrading Bitcoin and Ether on South Korea’s Biggest ExchangeBig buyers caught bitcoin at $80,000 on Thursday, but Glassnode’s order book data shows the bids under that level are getting thinner. A Day on the Order Book Glassnode posted a heatmap of resting orders on the Binance BTC/USDT spot book from Oct. 15, and relayed the following message: The large bids that sat at […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoins-80k-safety-net-held-once-but-glassnode-says-it-is-eroding902114COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/glassnode-crypto-heatmap-candlestick-chart-768x432.pngBitcoin’s $80K Safety Net Held Once but Glassnode Says It Is ErodingMSCI has adopted a rule that could push Strategy, the company holding 848,250 BTC, out of its flagship indexes after Nov. 30, and JPMorgan puts the possible forced selling at $2.8 billion. What Did MSCI Actually Decide? On Oct. 15, MSCI published the results of its consultation on “non-operating companies.” These are firms that mostly […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/msci-just-put-saylors-strategy-on-the-road-out-of-its-global-indexes902115COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/strategys-saylor-claims-chatgpt-fueled-15b-financial-breakthrough-768x432.pngMSCI Just Put Saylor’s Strategy on the Road out of Its Global IndexesA 17th-century clinker-built sailing vessel, discovered in 2023 during survey work for an underwater gas pipeline in Germany’s Bay of Greifswald on the southern Baltic Sea, has been dated by tree-ring analysis of its oak timbers to wood felled between 1626 and 1639. The rescue excavation led by University of Warsaw underwater archaeologist Michał Grabowski […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/pipeline-workers-found-a-400-year-old-shipwreck-in-the-baltic-and-one-object-on-board-still-baffles-experts902116COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/pipeline-workers-found-a-400-year-old-shipwreck-in-the-baltic-and-one-object-on-board-still-baffles-experts-768x432.pngPipeline Workers Found a 400-Year-Old Shipwreck in the Baltic, and One Object on Board Still Baffles ExpertsOn February 3, 1986, Steve Jobs bought Lucasfilm’s computer graphics unit from George Lucas for $10 million and renamed it Pixar, taking roughly a 70% stake. Pixar’s November 29, 1995 IPO priced shares at $22 and made Jobs a billionaire years before his 1997 return to Apple, and Disney later acquired Pixar in 2006 for […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/steve-jobs-didnt-become-a-billionaire-thanks-to-apple-he-got-rich-from-a-company-he-bought-from-george-lucas902117COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/steve-jobs-didnt-become-a-billionaire-thanks-to-apple--he-got-rich-from-a-company-he-bought-from-george-lucas-768x432.pngSteve Jobs Didn’t Become a Billionaire Thanks to Apple. He Got Rich From a Company He Bought From George LucasMultiliquid has secured $8 million in total funding after closing a seed round led by Polychain, with backing from Circle Ventures and five other investment firms. Developed by Uniform Labs, the platform addresses a stubborn problem in tokenized finance: Assets representing Treasuries, money market funds and private credit can trade on blockchains, yet converting them […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/multiliquid-raises-8m-to-challenge-slow-settlement-on-wall-street901982COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/multiliquid-raises-8m-to-challenge-slow-settlement-on-wall-street-768x432.pngMultiliquid Raises $8M to Challenge Slow Settlement on Wall StreetBinance is exploring ways to give users exposure to leading stocks in markets including Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and Brazil as it accelerates a shift beyond crypto. Binance Moves Beyond Crypto as Exchange Model Expands Binance is looking well beyond bitcoin. The world’s largest crypto exchange is considering adding stock exposure from Hong Kong, […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/binance-eyes-hong-kong-south-korea-taiwan-brazil-stocks-in-global-push901983COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/binance-eyes-hong-kong-korea-taiwan-brazil-stocks-in-global-push-768x432.jpgBinance Eyes Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, Brazil Stocks in Global PushSouth Korean investment firm Meritz Securities has struck a partnership with the Canton Foundation to explore bringing tokenized Korean financial assets into international institutional markets. The announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News explains that the agreement targets domestic securities, cross-border liquidity, and blockchain-based collateral. Canton Network Sets Sights on Korean Capital Markets With Meritz Securities Deal […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/canton-enters-south-korea-as-meritz-eyes-tokenized-finance-deals901984COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/canton-enters-south-korea-as-meritz-eyes-tokenized-finance-deals-768x432.pngCanton Enters South Korea as Meritz Eyes Tokenized Finance DealsEarlier this week, the Solana-focused research and development firm Anza revealed that Solana’s highly anticipated upgrade Alpenglow is scheduled to activate on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. According to developers and Solana documentation, Alpenglow is expected to make finality roughly 99% faster. Solana Prepares for Its Biggest Consensus Overhaul “It’s time,” Anza wrote on the social […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/solanas-alpenglow-upgrade-arrives-oct-21-with-a-major-speed-boost901985COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/solanas-alpenglow-arrives-oct--21-with-a-major-speed-boost-768x432.pngSolana’s Alpenglow Upgrade Arrives Oct. 21 With a Major Speed BoostGoogle has announced a major quantum computing breakthrough, demonstrating a technique that reduces errors by a factor of 40 and could help make powerful quantum computers more practical. The advance comes as researchers increasingly warn that future quantum machines could undermine the cryptography securing bitcoin and other digital assets. Google’s Latest Quantum Breakthrough Google Quantum […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/google-touts-magic-quantum-breakthrough-as-bitcoin-q-day-threat-looms901986COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/google-quantum-768x432.pngGoogle Touts ‘Magic’ Quantum Breakthrough as Bitcoin Q-Day Threat LoomsBetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt said on Tuesday that the CFTC’s latest moves to keep casino-style products out of its remit have not removed the risk from prediction markets, calling what is happening “cosmetics in pursuit of survival.” He expects the Supreme Court to side with the states.   A Rule That Can Be Undone On […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/betmgm-ceo-calls-cftc-casino-moves-cosmetics-expects-states-to-win901987COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/cftc-building-768x432.jpgBetMGM CEO Calls CFTC Casino Moves ‘Cosmetics’, Expects States to WinBastion Trading, which owns about 9.99% of SkyAI, is opposing the company’s planned $3-per-share tender offer and questioning the sale of roughly 70% of its solana treasury. The investor wants more disclosure, board changes, and a higher tender price of at least $3.50 before it will participate. SkyAI’s $3 Tender Draws Pushback SkyAI’s plan to […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bastion-opposes-skyai-tender-after-70-of-solana-treasury-sold901988COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bastion-challenges-skyai-tender-after-70-of-solana-treasury-sold-768x432.pngBastion Opposes SkyAI Tender After 70% of Solana Treasury SoldOn Thursday, a spokesperson for Cross River Bank told Bitcoin.com News that it is teaming up with Ripple to make it easier for businesses to send money using Ripple’s dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD, without having to build or manage their own blockchain technology. The bank is adding the stablecoin RLUSD directly to its existing banking system, […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/cross-river-bank-brings-ripples-rlusd-into-traditional-banking901989COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/cross-river-bank-brings-ripples-rlusd-into-traditional-banking-768x432.pngCross River Bank Brings Ripple’s RLUSD Into Traditional BankingBinance US is reportedly seeking up to $100 million in fresh capital at a valuation of roughly $1 billion, a striking reversal from its $4.5 billion pre-money valuation in 2022. Bloomberg reports that the exchange wants to rebuild its American business after years of regulatory trouble, shrinking market share, and banking disruptions, with expansion plans […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/binance-us-chases-100-million-at-a-fraction-of-past-valuation-bloomberg901990COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/report-binance-us-chases-100-million-at-a-fraction-of-its-old-value-768x432.pngBinance US Chases $100 Million at a Fraction of Past Valuation: BloombergBitcoin staged a rapid recovery Thursday, climbing back above $82,000 to trade slightly higher over 24 hours with a market cap near $1.65 trillion. BTC Rebounds Above $82K After CPI Volatility Bitcoin appeared to recover from a morning rout Thursday after it reclaimed $82,000 just hours after sliding below $80,000. The reversal erased most of […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-rebounds-above-82k-after-brief-dip-below-80k901991COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-oct15-2026-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Rebounds Above $82K After Brief Dip Below $80KBinance’s tokenized U.S. securities offering surpassed $1 billion in assets under management (AUM) in roughly four months, making it the first tokenized equity product to hit that milestone.   Rapid Growth and Parity Conversions Binance announced Oct. 15 that its tokenized U.S. securities offering has surpassed $1 billion in assets under management. According to onchain […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/binance-tokenized-stocks-cross-1-billion-in-assets-under-management901808COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/binance-tokenized-stocks-cross-1b-aum-768x432.jpgBinance Tokenized Stocks Cross $1 Billion in Assets Under ManagementU.S. wholesale inflation delivered a nasty surprise on Oct. 15, with September producer prices climbing 1.3% monthly and 6.3% annually, both substantially above forecasts. Energy costs led the advance, including a 20.3% monthly increase in gasoline prices. Yet despite consecutive inflation shocks, Polymarket traders still assigned a 72% probability to the Federal Reserve leaving interest […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/us-wholesale-inflation-hits-63-putting-the-fed-on-the-spot901809COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/us-wholesale-inflation-hits-6-3-putting-the-fed-on-the-spot-768x432.pngUS Wholesale Inflation Hits 6.3%, Putting the Fed on the SpotLedger has unveiled Atom, an $849 Android-powered security device that integrates Solana Mobile’s Seeker ecosystem, artificial intelligence (AI)-agent transaction controls and physical tamper detection. Announced Oct. 15, 2026, the device arrives as Ledger investigates modified hardware wallets linked to an unverified $93 million in cryptocurrency losses. Atom promises stronger defenses against hardware manipulation, but customers […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ledger-launches-849-android-vault-after-multi-million-dollar-wallet-scare901810COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ledger-launches-849-android-vault-after-multi-million-dollar-wallet-scare-768x432.pngLedger Launches $849 Android Vault After Multi-Million Dollar Wallet ScareMastercard is opening its global payments network to stablecoin spending through a new platform built with BVNK, allowing customers to use digital dollar balances at hundreds of millions of merchant locations. Announced Oct. 15, the service combines traditional currencies and stablecoins through one integration, with card issuing across more than 130 countries and bank payouts […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/mastercard-brings-stablecoins-to-millions-of-retail-checkouts901811COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/mastercard-closes-1-8b-bvnk-deal-in-stablecoin-payments-bet-768x432.jpgMastercard Brings Stablecoins to Millions of Retail CheckoutsCircle’s USDC has become the first stablecoin classified as a significant e-money token by the European Banking Authority (EBA), separating it from 44 other notified e-money tokens in the European Union. Beginning Nov. 12, 2026, the designation places USDC under dual regulatory supervision, with the EBA assuming oversight of financial safeguards while France’s banking regulator […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/circles-usdc-is-first-to-cross-europes-stablecoin-threshold901812COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/circles-usdc-is-first-to-cross-europes-stablecoin-threshold-768x432.pngCircle’s USDC Is First to Cross Europe’s Stablecoin ThresholdThe U.S., a global supplier of USD-pegged stablecoins, has once again “imported” more bitcoin than it “exported,” becoming a net importer for the first time since 2022, according to blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis. The firm reached this conclusion by analyzing data for the year ending in June 2026. “Transfers under $10,000 ran net outbound every […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/us-becomes-bitcoin-net-importer-again-says-chainalysis901813COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/shutterstock_2092242400.jpgUS Becomes Bitcoin Net Importer Again, Says ChainalysisA Wall Street Journal investigation alleges that Tether paid approximately $6.3 million to a consulting firm partly owned by Bo Hines while he served as a senior White House cryptocurrency official. Hines helped advance the GENIUS Act, legislation with major implications for Tether, before leaving government to become the stablecoin issuer’s U.S. chief executive. His […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/tether-paid-a-firm-owned-by-a-former-white-house-crypto-official-wsj901814COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/tether-paid-a-firm-owned-by-a-former-white-house-crypto-official-wsj-768x432.pngTether Paid a Firm Owned by a Former White House Crypto Official, WSJBitcoin’s price hovered near $81,200 on Oct. 15, 2026, at 5 a.m. Eastern time, after falling as low as $80,154, leaving the $80,000 threshold squarely in traders’ sights. Short-term moving averages remain bearish, while longer-term indicators offer some encouragement. Meanwhile, Asian technology stocks suffered steep losses, with South Korea’s Kospi down nearly 8% and Japan’s […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-teeters-near-80k-as-global-stock-rout-rattles-markets901815COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-teeters-near-80k-as-global-stock-rout-rattles-markets-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Teeters Near $80K as Global Stock Rout Rattles MarketsStack Infrastructure is reportedly seeking an A$8.6 billion ($6 billion) loan to finance a data center project in Melbourne, as investors grow more cautious about the borrowing underpinning the artificial intelligence infrastructure boom. This article first appeared in The Energy Mag. The original article can be viewed here. The Energy Mag (formerly The Miner Mag) […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/blue-owls-stack-seeks-6-billion-melbourne-loan-as-ai-debt-faces-scrutiny901816COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/stack-data-center-768x432.jpgBlue Owl’s Stack Seeks $6 Billion Melbourne Loan as AI Debt Faces ScrutinyResearchers who revisited the long-forgotten Silvicultural Systems Project plots at Tanjil Bren in Victoria, Australia, found that heavily thinned mountain ash stands grew trees about 20% larger in diameter than unharvested controls and, within 30 years, recovered all carbon removed in the 1987 harvest. The findings, published July 1, 2026 in Forest Science, also reported […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/scientists-stumbled-back-onto-a-forest-experiment-abandoned-for-30-years-and-the-results-stunned-them901817COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/scientists-stumbled-back-onto-a-forest-experiment-abandoned-for-30-years-and-the-results-stunned-them-768x432.pngScientists Stumbled Back Onto a Forest Experiment Abandoned for 30 Years, and the Results Stunned ThemRipple’s Korean partnerships now connect cross-border business payments, bank-managed digital asset wallets, and blockchain-based settlement of government bonds. Its cooperation with Meritz Securities extends that strategy into capital markets, where regulated firms are preparing to use digital assets. Four Korean Deals Take Ripple Beyond Cross-Border Payments Cross-border payments and government bond settlement anchor Ripple’s growing […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ripples-korean-expansion-reaches-from-remittances-to-government-bonds901675COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ripple-4-768x432.jpgRipple’s Korean Expansion Reaches From Remittances to Government BondsInstitutional ownership and changes in crypto financing may reduce bitcoin’s vulnerability to severe downturns, Siebert Financial analyst Brian Vieten argues. He sees expanding stablecoin payments as a catalyst for the cryptocurrency’s next advance. $175K Bitcoin Outlook Linked to Institutional Ownership Broader ownership and access to capital have strengthened bitcoin’s resilience since the crypto lending failures […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/analyst-sees-bitcoin-beyond-175k-as-market-structure-shifts901676COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-oct-14-768x432.jpgAnalyst Sees Bitcoin Beyond $175K as Market Structure ShiftsMore than 100 DriveWealth partners, including fintechs and digital wallets, could gain greater flexibility to fund investments outside bank transfer windows. A new Ripple partnership targets capital tied up by cross-border delays as trading extends beyond regular market hours. Ripple Targets the Gap Between Trading Hours and Bank Transfers Financial platforms offering U.S. market access […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ripple-and-drivewealth-target-faster-funding-for-100-global-partners901677COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ripple-labs-1-1-768x432.jpgRipple and DriveWealth Target Faster Funding for 100+ Global PartnersBitcoin could advance toward $90,000 once near-term economic uncertainty clears, according to 21shares strategist Matt Mena. He points to last week’s selling and historically positive returns after hotter core inflation prints as support for his outlook. Bitcoin’s $90K Forecast Faces an $85K Test Bitcoin could regain $85,000 and move toward $90,000 after upcoming economic releases, […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/21shares-strategist-sees-bitcoin-path-to-90k-after-hotter-cpi-report901678COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/department-of-labor-statistics-768x432.jpg21shares Strategist Sees Bitcoin Path to $90K After Hotter CPI ReportEvernorth’s 473 million XRP treasury took the spotlight at Nasdaq’s closing bell. The ceremony highlighted a corporate investment model that connects stock ownership with actively managed cryptocurrency holdings. Nasdaq Ceremony Highlights Publicly Traded XRP Exposure Stock investors’ access to an actively managed XRP treasury took the spotlight as Evernorth Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: XRPN) rang the […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/evernorth-rings-nasdaq-closing-bell-showcasing-xrp-treasury901679COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/evernoth-ringing-nasdaq-bell-768x432.jpgEvernorth Rings Nasdaq Closing Bell, Showcasing XRP TreasuryOn Wednesday, Brooklyn prosecutors disclosed that they have dealt a major blow to an international cryptocurrency scam that stole tens of millions of dollars from Russian-speaking Americans, including many residents of the New York borough. Brooklyn Prosecutors and FBI Dismantle 241 Scam Websites and 112 Servers According to the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Virtual Currency Unit […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/brooklyn-da-and-fbi-crush-massive-international-crypto-scam901680COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/brooklyn-da-and-fbi-crush-massive-international-crypto-scam-768x432.pngBrooklyn DA and FBI Crush Massive International Crypto ScamPolymarket whales are setting up a titanic clash for Thursday night’s game between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks. The top earner of the week, with $2.13 million in profit, has bet about $214,000 on the Broncos to win, while a trader down more than $700,000 this week put $290,000 on Seattle.   Massive […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/two-polymarket-whales-face-off-in-500k-seahawks-broncos-showdown901681COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/nfl-returns-to-draftkings-and-fanduel-still-shuns-prediction-markets-768x432.jpgTwo Polymarket Whales Face Off in $500K Seahawks-Broncos ShowdownPolygon Labs has completed its acquisition of crypto payments company Coinme, bringing regulated U.S. payment capabilities to its Open Money Stack platform and expanding its push into stablecoin-powered financial services. Polygon Gets Regulated Payments via Coinme Polygon Labs announced Wednesday, Oct. 14, that it has finalized its acquisition of Coinme, giving its payments business regulatory […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/polygon-rolls-out-us-regulated-payments-with-completed-coinme-deal901682COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/polygon-768x432.jpgPolygon Rolls Out US-Regulated Payments With Completed Coinme DealChainlink’s data infrastructure is now live on the Stellar blockchain, opening the door to new decentralized finance (DeFi) applications across a network that already supports more than $4 billion in tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). Chainlink Arrives on Stellar The Stellar Development Foundation announced that Chainlink’s Data Feeds and Data Streams are available to developers, providing […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/chainlink-expands-market-data-to-stellars-4b-tokenized-asset-ecosystem901683COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/stellar_archax_partnership-768x432.jpgChainlink Expands Market Data to Stellar’s $4B Tokenized Asset EcosystemOn Wednesday, the banking giant managing nearly $1 trillion in assets, Standard Chartered, revealed it is making new moves inroads in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The bank explained that it is making it possible for wealthy clients in the UAE to buy and sell bitcoin and ether directly through their regular bank accounts. Standard […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/standard-chartered-brings-bitcoin-trading-and-custody-to-affluent-uae-clients901684COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/shutterstock_2327477701-768x432.jpgStandard Chartered Brings Bitcoin Trading and Custody to Affluent UAE ClientsKraken’s parent company, Payward, is buying its way into European banking, striking a deal to acquire Lithuania-licensed Saldo Bank and its five-market footprint. The purchase would bring deposit accounts, lending, payment services, and card issuance into the cryptocurrency company’s expanding financial operation. Payward Targets European Banking License With Saldo Acquisition Payward announced the definitive agreement […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/krakens-parent-company-moves-to-acquire-a-bank-in-europe901443COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/kraken-wins-22-million-arbitration-as-arjun-sethi-calls-for-clear-crypto-rules-768x432.jpgKraken’s Parent Company Moves to Acquire a Bank in EuropeAnother successful Ukrainian drone attack deep inside Russia, the country that has invaded Ukraine, has produced an unexpected victim: transactions involving A7A5, a stablecoin designed to evade Western sanctions, have collapsed. On the night of Oct. 7-8, Ukrainian drones struck a Yandex—or “Russia’s Google”—data center in Sasovo, sending shock waves across Russia. One of those […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ukraines-kinetic-sanctions-disrupt-russian-a7a5-stablecoin-services-elliptic901444COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/shutterstock_2108082854.jpgUkraine’s ‘Kinetic Sanctions’ Disrupt Russian A7A5 Stablecoin Services: EllipticStrive just leapfrogged MARA in the corporate bitcoin rankings, snapping up another 2,822 BTC for $235 million, barely a day after revealing a $280 million purchase. The back-to-back buying spree pushed its holdings to 35,595 BTC, worth nearly $3 billion. Strive Adds 6,133 Bitcoin in Days, Claims Fourth Place Strive isn’t wasting much time climbing […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/strive-buys-235m-in-bitcoin-knocks-mara-out-of-fourth-place901445COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/strive-asset-management-ceo-says-bitcoin-is-a-hedge-against-ai-768x432.jpgStrive Buys $235M in Bitcoin, Knocks MARA Out of Fourth PlaceNewly public Evernorth is preparing to deploy its 473 million XRP treasury through institutional strategies with Ripple, Coinbase, Kraken, and Bitgo. Nasdaq-Listed Evernorth Activates 473M XRP Treasury Evernorth is wasting little time turning its massive XRP balance sheet into an active investment strategy. The Nasdaq-listed digital asset treasury company has named Ripple, Coinbase, Kraken, and […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/evernorth-to-deploy-473m-xrp-with-ripple-coinbase-kraken-and-bitgo901446COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/evernorth-deploys-473m-xrp-with-ripple-coinbase-kraken-and-bitgo-768x432.jpgEvernorth to Deploy 473M XRP With Ripple, Coinbase, Kraken and BitgoBitcoin’s price tumbled below $83,000 Wednesday after U.S. inflation climbed to 3.7%, its highest reading in four months. Gasoline prices jumped 9.1% in September, rattling Wall Street and complicating the Federal Reserve’s next move as another inflation report approaches. Gasoline Prices Push U.S. Inflation to 3.7% America’s inflation problem just got more expensive, and the […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/us-inflation-reaches-4-month-high-as-bitcoin-bulls-retreat901447COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ggg9089-768x432.pngUS Inflation Reaches 4-Month High as Bitcoin Bulls RetreatHEX and Pulsechain founder Richard Heart, whose legal name is Richard James Schueler, was reportedly detained during an early morning raid in Istanbul on Oct. 14, 2026. Turkish media described a sprawling seizure involving dozens of luxury watches, firearms, electronics, and substantial cash holdings. The reported arrest follows an Interpol Red Notice issued at Finland’s […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/hex-founder-richard-heart-reportedly-arrested-in-istanbul-dawn-police-raid901448COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/hex-768x432.jpgHEX Founder Richard Heart Reportedly Arrested in Istanbul Dawn Police RaidBitcoin’s price range traded between $83,250 to $83,790 on Oct. 14, 2026, barely higher over 24 hours despite a strong showing from its moving averages. With 12 of 15 moving average indicators signaling bullish conditions, the market’s technical foundation appears healthier than its hesitant price action suggests. Yet resistance between $83,800 and $84,250 continues to […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-caught-between-bullish-averages-and-84k-resistance901449COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-caught-between-bullish-averages-and-84k-resistance-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Caught Between Bullish Averages and $84K ResistanceU.S. crypto ETF flows improved sharply on Tuesday as bitcoin funds attracted $175.62 million and ether snapped a 10-session losing streak with $24.84 million in inflows. Fidelity Pulls in $103M as Bitcoin ETFs Flip Back to Inflows Institutional buyers returned with more conviction on Tuesday, but they were selective about where they put money. Bitcoin […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/fidelity-blackrock-lead-176m-bitcoin-etf-rebound901450COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/fidelity-blackrock-lead-176m-bitcoin-etf-rebound-768x432.jpgFidelity, Blackrock Lead $176M Bitcoin ETF ReboundBitcoin whales now hold 3.03 million BTC, their largest stash since November 2025, according to Cryptoquant. Meanwhile, an unidentified investor pulled 1,162 BTC ($96.77 million) from Wintermute into five fresh wallets. Whale Balances Hit an 11-Month High Holders of at least 1,000 BTC are buying again per a research note by Cryptoquant. To elaborate, bitcoin […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/cryptoquant-says-bitcoin-whales-are-back-as-a-mystery-buyer-grabs-97m901451COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/btc-whale-chart-768x432.jpgCryptoquant Says Bitcoin Whales Are Back as a Mystery Buyer Grabs $97MLedger has told resellers and distributors in six Southeast Asian countries and Hong Kong to stop selling its hardware wallets and pull them from shelves while it investigates tampered devices. Seven Markets Go Dark In an incident update posted Oct. 13, the French hardware wallet maker said: [We are] asking resellers and distributors in Southeast […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ledger-wallets-taken-off-shelves-in-7-asian-markets-as-spy-chip-probe-deepens901452COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ledger-wallet-768x432.jpgLedger Wallets Taken off Shelves in 7 Asian Markets as Spy Chip Probe DeepensStrive has acquired another 3,311 bitcoin for approximately $280 million, marking its largest weekly purchase since January and its third-largest acquisition to date, as the company accelerates its accumulation strategy through warrant exercises and preferred stock issuance. Strive Stacks Even More Bitcoin The Nasdaq-listed company purchased the bitcoin between Oct. 5 and Oct. 9 at […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/strive-adds-280m-in-bitcoin-outpacing-strategy-with-biggest-buy-since-january901206COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/strives-bitcoin-stash-tops-2b-after-a-5-week-buying-binge-768x432.pngStrive Adds $280M in Bitcoin, Outpacing Strategy With Biggest Buy Since JanuaryIn the wake of the Ledger hardware wallet controversy, which raised suspicions that a third-party retailer distributed tampered devices, rival hardware wallet manufacturer Trezor announced it will revoke specific reseller authorizations effective Jan. 1, 2027. Trezor Tightens Its Distribution Network Following Ledger Security Scare Trezor Chief Commercial Officer Danny Sanders disclosed the company’s decision to […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/trezor-slashes-reseller-network-after-93m-ledger-security-scare901207COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/modelt-768x432.jpgTrezor Slashes Reseller Network After $93M Ledger Security ScareA British High Court ruling has dealt a significant setback to Chinese fraud victims seeking ownership of more than 61,000 bitcoin seized by London police. The cryptocurrency haul, now worth approximately $5 billion, originated from an enormous Ponzi scheme orchestrated by convicted fraudster Zhimin Qian. The Oct. 12 decision places Chinese law at the center […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/fraud-victims-hit-legal-wall-in-britains-5b-bitcoin-battle901208COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/fraud-victims-hit-legal-wall-in-britains-5b-bitcoin-battle-768x432.pngFraud Victims Hit Legal Wall in Britain’s $5B Bitcoin BattleIf the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) outlook and risk scenarios play out, then bitcoin’s price could face more headwinds than tailwinds from familiar forces: interest rates, the bond market, and AI stocks. In its World Economic Outlook (WEO) the IMF doesn’t mention bitcoin or other crypto assets. However, its analysis could affect this market, too. […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/what-the-imfs-world-economic-outlook-means-for-bitcoin-price901209COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/imf-warns-65-billion-tokenization-market-has-a-dangerous-catch-768x432.pngWhat the IMF’s World Economic Outlook Means for Bitcoin PriceBinance, the world’s largest crypto exchange by trading volume, disclosed this week that the company’s mining operations will be sunsetting. The crypto firm said that Binance Pool and related services will officially be discontinued on Nov. 10, 2026. Binance Pool to Shut Down After Six Years and 22,188 Mined Bitcoin Blocks According to mempool.space statistics, […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/binance-pulls-the-plug-on-bitcoin-mining-after-6-year-run901210COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/binance-pulls-the-plug-on-bitcoin-mining-after-6-year-run-768x432.pngBinance Pulls the Plug on Bitcoin Mining After 6-Year RunStrategy’s STRC preferred stock closed at $99.88 on Monday, its best finish since May, after the bitcoin treasury giant spent roughly seven times more cash buying shares back over two weeks than it spent on BTC. The Promise On July 27, with STRC trading in the $80s, Michael Saylor laid out a simple rule and […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/strc-nearly-hits-100-after-bitcoin-giant-strategy-breaks-buyback-promise901211COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/strategys-bitcoin-treasury-reaches-848000-after-334-btc-buy-768x432.pngSTRC Nearly Hits $100 After Bitcoin Giant Strategy Breaks Buyback PromiseBitcoin’s price stands at $83,266 on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time, as buyers attempt to preserve a recovery from recent lows near $80,000. Despite 10 of 15 moving averages registering bullish signals, shorter-term resistance between $83,800 and $84,254 continues to frustrate advances. Oscillators remain largely neutral, suggesting the recovery has yet […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-recovery-stalls-as-84000-resistance-holds-firm901212COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-recovery-stalls-as-84000-resistance-holds-firm-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Recovery Stalls as $84,000 Resistance Holds FirmU.S. crypto ETFs opened the week under renewed pressure, with bitcoin funds losing $65.40 million and ether ETFs extending their outflow streak to 10 consecutive sessions. Bitcoin ETFs Lose $65M as Ether Outflows Hit 10 Days The new week began much as the last one ended: with institutional investors still trimming exposure to major digital […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/blackrock-drives-150m-bitcoin-ether-etf-selling901213COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/blackrock-drives-150m-bitcoin-ether-etf-selling-768x432.pngBlackrock Drives $150M Bitcoin, Ether ETF SellingA wallet holding 4,582 BTC ($377.6 million) moved its entire balance on Monday, the same day a second whale sold 837.8 BTC at a loss to buy 27,500 ether. Whale No. 1: What Woke Up? Onchain tracker Lookonchain reported that another Bitcoin OG had woken up, transferring out all of their 4,582 BTC ($377.58M). The […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/a-377m-bitcoin-whale-wakes-up-while-another-dumps-btc-for-ether901214COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/a-377m-bitcoin-whale-wakes-up-while-another-dumps-btc-for-ether-768x432.jpgA $377M Bitcoin Whale Wakes up While Another Dumps BTC for EtherCuraçao’s gambling regulator says the online portal it uses to license offshore casinos will not return after the hack it disclosed in September. It aimed to give details of interim arrangements by Oct. 9, but had published none by Tuesday morning. No Portal and No Interim Plan The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) announced on Oct. […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/curacao-scraps-hacked-licensing-portal-misses-its-own-update-deadline901215COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/curacao-scraps-hacked-licensing-portal-misses-its-own-update-deadline-768x512.jpgCuracao Scraps Hacked Licensing Portal, Misses Its Own Update DeadlineArravind Prabu, founder of Cryptobilis, disclosed that the company had been acquired by an undisclosed party earlier this year. While Prabu acknowledged he assisted the current management team in some events, he denied having any operational visibility into the company’s day-to-day operations. Cryptobilis Founder Discloses Company Sale, Denies Responsibility for Tampered Devices Exploit Arravind Prabu, […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/cryptobilis-founder-reveals-company-was-sold-months-before-exploit901044COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/cryptobilis-founder-reveals-company-was-sold-months-before-exploit-768x432.pngCryptobilis Founder Reveals Company Was Sold Months Before ExploitA Polymarket trader who put about $146,700 on the Philadelphia Eagles was eight seconds from a $623,449 payout on Sunday. Then the Jacksonville Jaguars returned a kickoff 53 yards, and Cam Little made a 57-yard field goal as time expired to win 19-17 in London. A 23-Cent Bet That Hit 99 Cents, Then Zero An […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/polymarket-whale-loses-147k-eagles-bet-after-a-last-second-57-yard-kick901045COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/polymarket-whale-loses-147k-eagles-bet-after-a-last-second-57-yard-kick-768x432.pngPolymarket Whale Loses $147K Eagles Bet After a Last-Second 57-Yard KickOntology pulled the emergency brake on its blockchain for nearly two days, freezing block production after a security warning involving an unnamed ecosystem project. By Monday, Oct. 12, the network was running again, with operators reporting zero network-level losses. Security Warning Brings Ontology Blockchain to a Halt The trouble began Saturday, Oct. 10, when Ontology […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ontology-halts-l1-blockchain-for-41-hours-over-an-unknown-threat901046COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ontology-halts-l1-blockchain-for-41-hours-over-an-unknown-threat-768x432.pngOntology Halts L1 Blockchain for 41 Hours Over an Unknown ThreatThe renowned blockchain sleuth criticized the reward the Ripple Ledger Foundation gave Cayden Liao and Veria Labs after a bug that, if exploited, would have let someone issue 18 trillion XRP in a single transaction, 184 times the original capped supply. ZachXBT Criticizes ‘Cheap’ $250K Reward to XRP Infinite Supply Bug Blockchain security and the […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/sleuth-zachxbt-blasts-ripples-cheap-250k-payout-for-18t-xrp-bug901047COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/zachxbt-1-768x432.jpgSleuth ZachXBT Blasts Ripple’s Cheap $250K Payout for 18T XRP BugBitcoin is holding above $80,000 even as Brent crude trades above $100 amid renewed Middle East tensions. The resilience is notable, but roughly $681 million of weekly U.S. spot bitcoin ETF outflows leaves institutional demand as the key test for the next move. Bitcoin Holds Firm as Oil Shock Tests Institutional Demand Bitcoin is refusing […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-defies-681m-etf-outflow-as-oil-trades-above-100901048COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-defies-681m-etf-outflow-as-oil-trades-above-100-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Defies $681M ETF Outflow as Oil Trades Above $100Bitmine Immersion Technologies is closing in on a staggering prize: ownership of 5% of Ethereum’s entire ether supply. The company disclosed on Monday that its treasury now holds 6.03 million ETH, representing 4.9% of all tokens in circulation. With $16.2 billion in combined holdings, Tom Lee’s ethereum accumulation machine is approaching its ambitious target after […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitmine-surpasses-6m-eth-closing-in-on-5-of-ethereum-supply901049COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/bitmine-makes-ethereum-king-turns-98-of-revenue-into-staking-windfall-768x432.pngBitmine Surpasses 6M ETH, Closing In on 5% of Ethereum SupplyU.S. crypto ETF demand reversed sharply in the week through Oct. 9, with bitcoin and ether funds losing more than $1.2 billion combined. Solana also snapped a 14-week inflow streak, while XRP and NEAR emerged as rare pockets of demand. Bitcoin ETFs Lose $681M as 3-Week Inflow Streak Ends The institutional bid that supported crypto […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-ether-etfs-lose-12-billion-as-institutional-demand-cracks901050COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-ether-etfs-lose-1-2-billion-as-institutional-demand-cracks-768x432.jpgBitcoin, Ether ETFs Lose $1.2 Billion as Institutional Demand CracksBitcoin’s price hovered around $82,550 to $83,000 on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, as technical indicators painted a largely neutral picture with a modest bearish tilt. The cryptocurrency traded within a 24-hour range of $82,550 to $84,231, while repeated failures to reclaim $84,000 kept bullish momentum in check. Despite near-term weakness, bitcoin remains above several longer-term […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-walks-a-tightrope-as-bears-circle-the-82k-zone901051COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-walks-a-tightrope-as-bears-circle-the-82k-zone-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Walks a Tightrope as Bears Circle the $82K ZoneMichael Saylor’s Strategy has expanded its bitcoin treasury to 848,250 BTC after acquiring another 250 BTC for approximately $21.5 million. The purchase, disclosed Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, followed Saylor’s Sunday teaser about adding more bitcoin. Strategy also repurchased $192.4 million of its STRC preferred stock, while its combined U.S. dollar reserves and cash holdings stood […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/strategy-buys-more-bitcoin-and-retires-nearly-2m-strc-shares901052COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/strategy-buys-more-bitcoin-and-retires-nearly-2m-strc-shares-768x432.pngStrategy Buys More Bitcoin and Retires Nearly 2M STRC SharesA Hyperliquid trader who went long 5.76 million NEAR at $2.35 in September is now sitting on roughly $20.55 million in unrealized profit, and the same account is short seven of the market’s biggest coins. The Position, Line by Line The trade was first flagged by onchain analysts, who noted that the trader’s NEAR long […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/shorting-xrp-bitcoin-ether-sol-has-this-near-trader-up-20-million901053COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/near-long-bet-768x432.jpgShorting XRP, Bitcoin, Ether, SOL Has This NEAR Trader up $20 MillionDoppler Finance’s XRP Vault has crossed 90 million XRP, worth more than $125 million, as holders keep moving idle tokens into yield products in the same week Evernorth is set to bring 473 million XRP to Nasdaq. The Number Ladder The milestone saw Doppler’s vault cross 90 million XRP in total value locked. At XRP’s […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/xrp-holders-have-now-parked-90-million-coins-in-a-single-yield-vault900930COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/doppler-finance-768x432.jpgXRP Holders Have Now Parked 90 Million Coins in a Single Yield VaultBitcoin’s price closed last week near $84,000 and flushed an estimated $140 million in short positions, leaving a fresh wall of bearish leverage stacked between $86,000 and $88,000. What Actually Got Liquidated? Nearly $140 million in shorts were liquidated as bitcoin confirmed a weekly close above $83,000. Hours earlier, a heatmap shared by Kook Capital […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-is-4k-away-from-wiping-out-the-next-wave-of-shorts900931COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/btc-price-action-over-the-past-24-hours-768x432.jpgBitcoin Price is $4K Away From Wiping out the Next Wave of Shorts12,262 meters down, the Soviet SG-3 Kola Superdeep Borehole set the world record for the deepest hole ever drilled after a project that began in 1970 aiming for 15 kilometers. The effort ultimately ended in 1992 when extreme heat and pressure made the rock behave plastically, warping and squeezing the borehole shut despite specialized rigs […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/why-the-ussr-stopped-drilling-at-12262-meters-came-down-to-an-unexpected-limit900932COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/why-the-ussr-stopped-drilling-at-12262-meters-came-down-to-an-unexpected-limit2-768x432.pngWhy the USSR Stopped Drilling at 12,262 Meters Came Down to an Unexpected LimitLaw and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The opinion editorial below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. This week brought meaningful developments on both sides of the Atlantic. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission began […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/this-week-in-crypto-law-october-11-2026900933COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/lawledger101.webpThis Week in Crypto Law (October 11, 2026)Only 23% of employees worldwide are engaged at work, and the disengagement bill totals $8.9 trillion, according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2024. Recruiters say that same apathy is showing up in interviews, pushing candidates to prove they have done their homework, with LinkedIn’s Andrew McCaskill and GrowthAssistant CEO Adriane Schwager urging more […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/recruiters-flag-a-worrying-interview-trend-as-gallup-puts-engagement-at-23900934COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/recruiters-flag-a-worrying-interview-trend-as-gallup-puts-engagement-at-23-768x432.pngRecruiters Flag a Worrying Interview Trend as Gallup Puts Engagement at 23%Onchain analyst Willy Woo stirred fresh debate over Bitcoin’s long-term security on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, after sharing artificial intelligence (AI)-generated estimates suggesting a 1.3% probability that Bitcoin’s digital signatures could be broken within two years. Drawing inspiration from Woo’s X post, Bitcoin.com News expanded the experiment, consulting approximately four AI models and examining potential […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoins-security-faces-a-76-risk-by-2046-ai-model-predicts900935COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoins-security-faces-a-76-risk-by-2046-ai-model-predicts-768x432.pngBitcoin’s Security Faces a 76% Risk by 2046, AI Model PredictsXRP’s fixed supply faced a critical software threat that Ripple says was addressed before exploitation. Its engineering team is expanding AI-assisted testing and mathematical checks to uncover longstanding weaknesses as vulnerability discovery accelerates. Ripple Responds to a Threat to XRP’s Fixed Supply A critical flaw could have allowed unauthorized XRP creation, prompting Ripple to reinforce […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ripple-responds-to-critical-xrp-bug-that-threatened-fixed-supply900936COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ripple-labs-1-768x432.jpgRipple Responds to Critical XRP Bug That Threatened Fixed SupplyEvernorth has completed its merger, bringing an actively managed XRP treasury to public markets ahead of expected Nasdaq trading. Its debut week will also feature a Times Square premiere celebrating the community behind the cryptocurrency. 473 Million XRP Moves Into a Public Company Stock market investors are set to gain exposure to an actively managed […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/xrp-gaining-nasdaq-exposure-as-evernorth-takes-473m-xrp-public900838COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/nasdaq-768x432.jpgXRP Gaining Nasdaq Exposure as Evernorth Takes 473M XRP PublicAccording to a recent report from the School of Journalism at Fudan University, by May 2026, there were 426 so-called One Person Company (OPC) communities registered in China, featuring the use of AI tools and run by entrepreneurs building solutions across several business fields. China rises as AI One Person Company Powerhouse As it builds […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/china-sees-explosive-growth-of-ai-powered-one-person-companies900839COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/china-flag-768x432.jpgChina Sees Explosive Growth of AI-Powered ‘One Person Companies’After a whirlwind of trading activity on Papertrade, the newly launched perpetuals decentralized exchange (DEX) built on Hyperliquid, the platform’s open interest has collapsed by 93.7% over the past 24 hours. The project’s total value locked (TVL) has also taken a substantial hit, shedding $48 million over the same period. Papertrade’s $11 Billion Open Interest […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/papertrades-wild-weekend-ends-with-937-open-interest-wipeout900840COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/papertrades-wild-weekend-ends-with-93-7-open-interest-wipeout-768x432.pngPapertrade’s Wild Weekend Ends With 93.7% Open Interest WipeoutDWF Labs affiliates have taken cryptocurrency custodian Bitgo to London’s High Court, demanding $141 million over allegedly premature sales of discounted tokens. The plaintiffs claim Bitgo violated contractual lock-up restrictions by moving Falcon Finance (FF) and ESPORTS tokens onto exchanges roughly two months before their scheduled release. The alleged transactions placed selling pressure on thinly […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/dwf-labs-takes-bitgo-to-court-over-141m-token-lock-up-dispute900841COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/dwf-labs-takes-bitgo-to-court-over-141m-token-lock-up-dispute-768x432.pngDWF Labs Takes Bitgo to Court Over $141M Token Lock-up DisputeNew social media reports indicate that physically exploited Ledger wallets may not be limited to Asia, with similar tampered devices reportedly found in Europe. The report comes as the company confirmed a hidden hardware implant in a wallet affected by the recent $93.4M exploit. New Tampered Ledger Wallets Allegedly Found Outside Asia While the investigation […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/user-exposes-hidden-hardware-implant-in-european-ledger-wallet900842COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ledger-wallet-768x432.jpgUser Exposes Hidden Hardware Implant in European Ledger WalletThe exchange is currently testing its crypto trading capabilities with professional participants in a pilot environment that will escalate to full production before December. Boris Blokhin, Managing Director of Securities Market at the Moscow Exchange, stressed that the exchange’s current licenses allow for this inclusion. Moscow Exchange Announces Cryptocurrency Trading by December The Moscow Exchange, […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/russias-moscow-exchange-pilots-crypto-trading-for-december-launch900843COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/moscow-exchange-building-768x432.jpgRussia’s Moscow Exchange Pilots Crypto Trading for December LaunchBitcoin’s price is holding near $83,770 on Oct. 11, 2026, after recovering from a recent low of $80,308, but the climb toward $84,000 is proving difficult. Short-term moving averages paint a mixed picture, while longer-term indicators remain largely positive. Oscillators suggest momentum has yet to catch up with the recovery, leaving bitcoin caught between improving […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-eyes-85k-but-momentum-has-yet-to-show-up900844COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-eyes-85k-but-momentum-has-yet-to-show-up-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Eyes $85K, but Momentum Has Yet to Show UpIt has been 35 days since an attacker exploited a vulnerability in the Liquid Network’s Elements software, draining nearly 4,000 BTC from the protocol, and although 3,400 BTC has since been recovered, redemptions of LBTC for actual bitcoin remain suspended as an independent external security audit of Elements v23.3.4 is underway. Liquid Network Peg-Outs Remain […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/liquid-network-at-86-backing-as-bitcoin-redemption-freeze-drags-on900845COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/liquid-network-at-86-backing-as-bitcoin-redemption-freeze-drags-on-768x432.pngLiquid Network at 86% Backing as Bitcoin Redemption Freeze Drags OnStrategy could expand its bitcoin holdings after Michael Saylor posted another orange-themed buying hint. His latest message follows a $28.7 million acquisition, while the company balances cryptocurrency purchases with cash commitments to shareholders and creditors. Saylor Signals There Is Room for More Bitcoin Another bitcoin acquisition may be coming from Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), following […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/more-orange-saylor-hints-at-growing-strategys-848k-bitcoin-stash900846COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/strategy-saylor-chart-oct-11-768x432.jpgMore Orange: Saylor Hints at Growing Strategy’s 848K Bitcoin StashColdcard is confronting another security controversy after its official X account published a phishing link on Oct. 11, 2026, falsely warning customers about a critical firmware vulnerability. The company deleted the post and insists its credentials and two-factor authentication remain secure. The incident follows July’s devastating seed-generation failure, which reportedly exposed thousands of wallets and […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/coldcard-x-account-hit-by-phishing-scam-after-100m-fiasco900744COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/coldcard-x-account-hit-by-phishing-scam-after-100m-fiasco-768x432.pngColdcard X Account Hit by Phishing Scam After $100M FiascoThis editorial is from this week’s edition of the newsletter Week in Review, sent to subscribers on Friday. Subscribe to the newsletter to get this weekly editorial the second it’s finished. The newsletter also includes the biggest stories of the week, with a comment on each story. Bitcoin is finally showing signs of fatigue after […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/strangely-rational-week-in-review900745COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/strangely-rational--week-in-review-768x432.pngStrangely Rational — Week in ReviewIn 1960, mathematician Heinz von Foerster and colleagues published a population-growth model in the journal Science that mathematically blew up to “infinity,” a result that later got pinned to Nov. 13, 2026 as an overpopulation doomsday. Today, with the world at about 8.3 billion people in 2025, United Nations projections instead see population peaking around […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/a-1960-population-model-pegged-nov-13-2026-as-doomsday900746COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/a-1960-population-model-pegged-nov--13-2026-as-doomsday-768x432.pngA 1960 Population Model Pegged Nov. 13, 2026 as ‘Doomsday’The institution rejected crypto integration into payment service providers and the banking sector for the next two years, leaving the door open to these measures in a hypothetical second Milei term, hinting at lifting the current ban on banks managing crypto. Argentina Rejects Near Future Changes In Crypto Banking Integration While Argentina has reached one […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/argentinas-central-bank-rejects-near-term-crypto-banking-integration900747COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/central-bank-of-argentina-logo-768x432.jpgArgentina’s Central Bank Rejects Near-Term Crypto Banking IntegrationThe Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has called for the creation of a national blockchain network to foster a deeper integration of the country’s real and digital economies. The proposal follows earlier programs to develop blockchain applications for various purposes. China Pushes for Creation of National Blockchain Network as Part of New […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/chinese-communist-party-calls-for-a-national-blockchain-network900748COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/map-of-china-768x432.jpgChinese Communist Party Calls for a National Blockchain Network“The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it’s the illusion of knowledge,” Stephen Hawking warned, echoing a line often attributed to historian Daniel Boorstin. Psychologists Leonid Rozenblit and Frank Keil showed in a 2002 Yale study that people routinely overrate how well they understand everyday mechanisms, and Keil later found in 2015 that internet […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/stephen-hawkings-warning-that-ai-amplifies-the-illusion-of-knowledge900668COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/stephen-hawkings-warning-that-ai-amplifies-the-illusion-of-knowledge-768x432.pngStephen Hawking’s Warning That AI Amplifies the Illusion of KnowledgeSpaceX could eventually be worth far more than today’s global economy, Elon Musk argues, extending his vision of industries beyond Earth. Michael Saylor responded with a Bitcoin symbol, connecting his bullish reaction to the cryptocurrency. Musk Puts SpaceX’s Potential Beyond the Global Economy SpaceX could reach a valuation far beyond today’s global economy, CEO and […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/musk-sees-spacex-worth-far-more-than-earths-economy-saylor-is-bullish900669COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/elon-musk-1-768x432.jpgMusk Sees SpaceX Worth Far More Than Earth’s Economy; Saylor Is BullishBitcoin’s latest correction has brought a $74,500 historical reference into focus, a new analysis suggests. The comparison examines setbacks during broader advances as the contributor outlines two buying levels if selling continues. How the $74,500 Calculation Works The latest pullback has brought a $74,500 downside reference into focus, according to an analysis published by Cryptoquant […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-drawdown-analysis-maps-a-74500-level-if-losses-deepen900670COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-bull-cycles-cryptoquant-768x432.jpgBitcoin Drawdown Analysis Maps a $74,500 Level if Losses DeepenA mega crypto bull run could emerge despite artificial intelligence (AI) encryption fears, Arthur Hayes argues. He expects renewed money printing to lift digital assets, comparing today’s anxiety with obstacles that surrounded earlier market cycles. Hayes Sees Bull-Run Potential Beyond AI Fears AI encryption fears are the latest “wall of worry” crypto must climb at […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/arthur-hayes-sees-mega-crypto-bull-run-beyond-ai-encryption-fears900671COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/arthur-hayes-768x432.jpgArthur Hayes Sees Mega Crypto Bull Run Beyond AI Encryption FearsRipple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s XRP conviction combines a personal investment with a business strategy centered on financial applications. His continued XRP support emphasizes utility, institutional participation, and long-term prospects as treasury products and independent ecosystem activity expand. Recent Statements Reinforce Garlinghouse’s XRP Conviction XRP’s role in payments and corporate treasuries has developed alongside repeated expressions […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ripple-ceo-owns-a-lot-of-xrp-why-hes-incredibly-bullish-on-crypto900672COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ripple-ceo-brad-garlinghouse-xrp-768x432.jpgRipple CEO Owns ‘a Lot of XRP’: Why He’s ‘Incredibly Bullish’ on CryptoBitcoin could grow into a $30 trillion asset by following gold’s expansion, Bitwise’s investment chief suggests. He points to expanding institutional access while warning that investor behavior could determine who benefits from long-term gains. Gold’s Rise Offers a $30 Trillion Bitcoin Comparison Bitcoin could follow gold into a much larger market as institutional ownership expands, […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-could-reach-30-trillion-like-gold-bitwise-cio-says900673COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-oct-10-768x432.jpgBitcoin Could Reach $30 Trillion Like Gold, Bitwise CIO SaysThis week’s stories spanned corporate adoption, government crypto flows, security risks and macro concerns. Robinhood added $25 million in bitcoin to its balance sheet, while U.S. government-linked wallets moved nearly $1.9 billion in crypto. Justin Drake warned AI breakthroughs could threaten widely used cryptography, a survey found wealthy investors increasingly favor crypto for long-term returns, […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/robinhood-adds-btc-to-balance-sheet-bunker-mode-kicks-off-and-more-weekly-recap900674COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/robinhood-adds-btc-to-balance-sheet-bunker-mode-kicks-off-and-more--weekly-recap-768x432.jpgRobinhood Adds BTC To Balance Sheet, ‘Bunker Mode’ Kicks Off, And More – Weekly RecapOne year after more than $19 billion in leveraged crypto bets were wiped out in a single night, bitcoin sits about 34% below the record it set four days before the crash. The Night That Broke the Market On Oct. 10, 2025, President Trump announced a 100% tariff on Chinese imports and what followed was […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-never-recovered-from-the-19b-crash-that-hit-a-year-ago900675COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-one-year-768x432.jpgBitcoin Price Never Recovered From the $19B Crash That Hit a Year AgoLedger confirmed Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, that a hardware wallet belonging to one affected customer contained an unauthorized implant, lending credibility to suspicions of a supply chain attack involving Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis. The discovery follows reports of cryptocurrency losses approaching $93.4 million across hundreds of addresses. Ledger Confirms Physical Tampering as Crypto Wallet Investigation […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ledger-confirms-hidden-hardware-implant-in-affected-users-wallet900568COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ledger-confirms-hardware-implant-as-93m-wallet-mystery-grows-768x432.pngLedger Confirms Hidden Hardware Implant in Affected User’s WalletThe proposal, which the National Assembly plenary must discuss and approve before it becomes law, would approve a tax on conversions from any cryptocurrency to stablecoins, as legislators rush to plug what they have qualified as a “loophole” in current regulation. Stablecoin Swap Tax Proposal Passed in France By French National Assembly Committee French lawmakers […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/french-committee-approves-tax-on-stablecoin-conversions-from-2027900569COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/french-national-assembly-1-768x432.jpgFrench Committee Approves Tax on Stablecoin Conversions From 2027This weekend, a new cryptocurrency trading platform built on Hyperliquid, known as Papertrade.xyz, has become a lively topic of conversation across the crypto community. The application allows traders to leverage their positions by as much as 1,000 times their initial investment, an eye-popping proposition that has helped attract more than $100 million in deposits since […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/papertrade-perp-dex-pulls-in-118m-in-24-hours-with-1000x-leverage900570COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/papertrade-perp-dex-pulls-in-118m-in-24-hours-with-1000x-leverage-768x432.pngPapertrade Perp DEX Pulls in $118M in 24 Hours With 1,000x LeverageBitcoin’s options market is sending a curious message. With bitcoin trading above $82,000, calls account for 60.24% of outstanding options interest, while a massive 25,030.6 BTC position sits at Deribit’s $95,000 strike for Oct. 30. Meanwhile, futures open interest stands at $51.7 billion, and options max pain levels point toward considerably lower prices. Traders are […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-traders-stack-45-billion-in-calls-as-95k-bets-take-shape900571COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-traders-stack-4-5-billion-in-calls-as-95k-bets-take-shape-768x432.pngBitcoin Traders Stack $4.5 Billion in Calls as $95K Bets Take ShapeBitcoin ETFs returned to positive territory on Friday with a modest $21.13 million inflow, offering some relief after two heavy days of redemptions. Ether funds remained under pressure, while NEAR kept attracting fresh capital. Bitcoin Funds Stabilize After 2 Heavy Days of Redemptions The week ended with a quieter tone, but the underlying flow picture […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-holds-82k-as-blackrock-leads-etf-rebound900572COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-holds-82k-as-blackrock-leads-etf-rebound-768x432.jpgBitcoin Price Holds $82K as Blackrock Leads ETF ReboundPrediction markets are flashing warning signs for the cryptocurrency industry ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms. Polymarket gives Democrats a 62% chance of sweeping both chambers of Congress, while Kalshi puts the odds at 61%. Such an outcome could complicate efforts to revive the CLARITY Act and reshape Washington’s cryptocurrency regulations. Prediction Markets See a […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/polymarket-gives-dems-62-midterm-sweep-odds-clarity-act-in-jeopardy900573COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/polymarket-gives-dems-62-midterm-sweep-odds-clarity-act-in-jeopardy-768x432.pngPolymarket Gives Dems 62% Midterm Sweep Odds, CLARITY Act in JeopardyBitcoin’s price traded at $82,816 on Saturday, Oct. 10, as the market continued consolidating following its retreat from the $87,000 region. While the hourly chart shows signs of recovery, the four-hour and daily charts remain range-bound, with bulls defending support near $82,200. Technical indicators offer a mixed picture, with neutral oscillators, stronger, longer-term moving averages, […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-clings-to-82800-as-the-next-breakout-remains-elusive900574COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-clings-to-82800-as-the-next-breakout-remains-elusive-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Clings to $82,800 as the Next Breakout Remains ElusiveStrive’s SATA preferred stock generated an estimated $55 million this week, enough to buy about 638 BTC, even though the shares spent three of five trading days below the price at which new issuance stops. How the 638 BTC Was Acquired The number comes from a weekly dashboard snapshot which shows three figures for the […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/strive-is-running-saylors-playbook-and-has-raised-enough-for-638-bitcoin900575COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/strive-sata-btc-768x432.jpgStrive Is Running Saylor’s Playbook and Has Raised Enough for 638 BitcoinThe XRP Ledger quietly patched a 2015-era payment engine flaw that could have let an attacker create spendable XRP beyond the network’s fixed supply for just a few hundred XRP in reserves. What Was Actually Broken? The problem sat inside the code that settles payments across the XRP Ledger’s built-in decentralized exchange (DEX). According to […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/a-decade-old-xrp-ledger-bug-could-have-minted-xrp-out-of-thin-air900465COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ripple-1-768x432.jpgA Decade-Old XRP Ledger Bug Could Have Minted XRP Out of Thin AirA Hyperliquid trader is sitting on a $32.36 million bitcoin short exactly one year after the 10/10 crash that erased over $19.1 billion in leveraged bets. The Nitty Gritty Of The Matter The position surfaced earlier today, with the account holding $7.19 million in equity and one open perpetual futures (perps) position, a short on […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/does-this-32m-whale-know-where-bitcoins-price-goes-after-825k900466COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/does-this-32m-whale-know-where-bitcoins-price-goes-after-82-5k-768x432.jpgDoes This $32M Whale Know Where Bitcoin’s Price Goes After $82.5KLithuania’s tax authority has issued updated procedures clarifying user reporting requirements for crypto asset service providers to align national rules with the EU’s DAC8 and OECD tax transparency standards. Customer Data and Due-Diligence Criteria Lithuania’s tax authority, the State Tax Inspectorate, has issued updated procedures clarifying user reporting requirements for crypto asset service providers as […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/lithuania-aligns-crypto-user-tracking-rules-with-eu-framework900467COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/lithuania-aligns-crypto-user-tracking-rules-with-eu-dac8-framework-768x432.jpgLithuania Aligns Crypto User Tracking Rules With EU FrameworkA crypto scam courier was sentenced after Alabama officers arrested him in a sting involving a supposed $300,000 payment. The case also details how an older resident kept sending money to strangers despite authorities’ intervention. A Grocery Store Pickup Became a Police Sting Kuan Tsou’s sentence and restitution order were announced Oct. 7 by Alabama […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/fake-instagram-relationship-cost-211k-but-losses-didnt-end-at-arrest900468COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/lasd-police-768x432.jpgFake Instagram Relationship Cost $211K but Losses Didn’t End at ArrestCredit unions involved with stablecoins could face 26 new federal reporting fields covering custody, issuer exposure, and their own holdings. The proposal seeks more detailed supervision as community institutions explore digital dollar services. Stablecoin Custody and Holdings Face Closer Oversight Federally insured credit unions could have to disclose more about their stablecoin businesses through 26 […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/credit-unions-could-face-26-new-stablecoin-reporting-fields900430COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/federal-register-768x432.jpgCredit Unions Could Face 26 New Stablecoin Reporting FieldsFranklin Templeton is exploring whether regulatory exemptions could allow tokenized money market funds and ETFs to trade through blockchain venues. Its Oct. 9 meeting with SEC Crypto Task Force staff addressed legal questions about pricing, fees, and pooled assets. Tokenized Fund Trades Put Pricing Rules in Focus Trading tokenized money market funds and exchange-traded funds […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/franklin-templeton-explores-sec-relief-for-tokenized-fund-trades900431COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sec5-768x432.jpgFranklin Templeton Explores SEC Relief for Tokenized Fund TradesKishu Inu grew into a billion-dollar cryptocurrency, and its creator allegedly collected millions from undisclosed token sales. Federal prosecutors now accuse him of misleading investors while selling holdings secretly allocated before the public could buy. Kishu Inu Creator Charged Over Alleged $9 Million Rug Pull Investors in Kishu Inu allegedly received false assurances about its […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/crypto-founder-charged-in-alleged-9-million-memecoin-rug-pull900432COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/doj-bitcoin-ponzi-scheme-768x432.jpgCrypto Founder Charged in Alleged $9 Million Memecoin Rug PullOn Friday, the crypto community finds itself confronting yet another security controversy, this time involving hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger. Although preliminary reports placed the alleged theft at $86 million, suspected losses may have reached $93.4 million, and with Ledger yet to provide an official account, a supply chain attack has emerged as the most credible […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ledger-wallet-mystery-deepens-as-suspected-losses-hit-934m900433COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/gfhdkkskkd-768x432.jpgLedger Wallet Mystery Deepens as Suspected Losses Hit $93.4MB3, Brazil’s largest stock market, intends to enable tokenized trading of securities that will be fungible and equivalent to traditional stocks in the first half of 2027. Nonetheless, advanced developments like 24/7 trading and instant settlements still require regulatory approval from Brazilian authorities.   Brazil’s B3 Expects to Implement Tokenized Asset Environment by 2027 The […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/brazils-b3-readies-tokenized-stock-trading-platform-for-early-2027900434COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/b3-logo-768x432.jpgBrazil’s B3 Readies Tokenized Stock Trading Platform for Early 2027Blockchain.com is seeking regulatory approval to launch prediction markets and cryptocurrency derivatives trading in the United States, per a report, joining a growing number of digital asset companies looking to capitalize on the booming market for event-based contracts.   The cryptocurrency wallet and trading platform has applied for two licenses from the Commodity Futures Trading […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/blockchaincom-seeks-cftc-approval-for-prediction-markets-crypto-derivatives900435COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cftc-says-sports-contracts-involve-gaming-but-proposes-to-allow-almost-all-of-them_nwmk-768x432.pngBlockchain.com Seeks CFTC Approval for Prediction Markets, Crypto DerivativesBNB Chain has become the first blockchain to surpass 2 million holders of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), giving it roughly 40% of all onchain RWA holders. The milestone arrives as tokenized stocks accelerate across the network, with their market value rising by more than $106 million in just one week. BNB Chain Extends Tokenization Lead […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bnb-chain-hits-2-million-rwa-holders-capturing-40-of-onchain-market900436COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bnb-chain-hits-2-million-rwa-holders-captures-40-of-onchain-market-768x432.pngBNB Chain Hits 2 Million RWA Holders, Capturing 40% of Onchain MarketThe Brazilian arm of crypto casino brand Stake has relaunched its local site after a federal judge in São Paulo shielded its license until Oct. 25, in what Stake said is a first for a licensed operator under Brazil’s betting ban. The government said it will appeal the decision. One Site Back on as the […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/stake-is-back-online-in-brazil-after-court-reprieve-from-betting-ban900317COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/brazil-calls-its-own-betting-law-unconstitutional-as-shutdown-begins-768x511.jpgStake Is Back Online in Brazil After Court Reprieve From Betting BanTraders put more than $32 million into Polymarket’s 2026 Nobel Peace Prize market and sent Yulia Navalnaya to favorite overnight—but the winner, Navi Pillay, was not among the market’s named candidates. Kalshi’s market did not list her either.   Nobody Priced the Eventual Winner The Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2026 Peace Prize to Navi […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/polymarkets-32m-nobel-market-didnt-anticipate-the-peace-prize-winner900318COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/polymarkets-32m-nobel-market-filed-the-winner-under-other-768x432.jpgPolymarket’s $32M Nobel Market Didn’t Anticipate the Peace Prize WinnerDuring Operation ClickFix, which targeted a criminal group that used social engineering for phishing purposes, the Civil Police of Santa Catarina recovered over $1.7 million held in self-custody wallets—the largest seizure of this nature ever recorded by law enforcement agencies in Brazil. Over $1.7 Million Recovered From Self-Custody Wallets During Operation ClickFix Brazilian police reached […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/brazil-seizes-record-crypto-funds-from-self-custody-wallets900319COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/brazilian-police-768x432.jpgBrazil Seizes Record Crypto Funds From Self-Custody WalletsBitcoin-denominated life insurer Meanwhile raised $37.5 million in new funding led by Bain Capital Crypto, bringing its total capital raised to over $180 million. Capitalizing on Growing Demand Meanwhile, the life insurance company licensed to operate entirely in bitcoin, announced Oct. 8 that it has raised $37.5 million in a funding round led by Bain […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bain-capital-leads-375m-investment-in-bitcoin-life-insurance-firm900320COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sam-altman-backed-bitcoin-insurer-meanwhile-raises-37-5-million-768x432.jpgBain Capital Leads $37.5M Investment in Bitcoin Life Insurance FirmBitcoin briefly reclaimed $83,000 on Friday after plunging to a month-to-date low of $80,308 on Thursday, pushing its market cap back to $1.66 trillion. Resistance at $83,000 Triggers Volatile Trading Bitcoin rebounded Friday to briefly reclaim $83,000, signaling a potential end to a downturn that dragged the cryptocurrency to multi-week lows. The decline, fueled by […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-bounces-back-to-83k-as-crypto-market-liquidations-cool900321COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-oct9-2026-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Bounces Back to $83K as Crypto Market Liquidations CoolCelsius co-founder and former CEO Alex Mashinsky is permanently barred from crypto and securities businesses under a New York settlement announced Oct. 9. The agreement follows investor losses tied to misleading safety assurances and exposes him to up to $35 million in conditional payments. Permanent Ban Blocks Mashinsky’s Return to Crypto Business Alex Mashinsky faces […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/celsius-founder-alex-mashinsky-gets-lifetime-ban-from-new-york-ag900322COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/hhjklgfgfdd-768x432.jpgCelsius Founder Alex Mashinsky Gets Lifetime Ban From New York AGA Malaysian court has given Ripple a charging order over Seamless Group’s 60% stake in Tranglo, a holding priced at $400 million in January, to collect roughly $24 million in unpaid XRP invoices. The Massive $23,952,480 Figure Explained It is the unpaid principal Nasdaq-listed Currenc Group disclosed in an Oct. 7 filing with the U.S. […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ripples-24m-xrp-debt-fight-puts-a-400m-tranglo-stake-on-the-block900323COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ripple-1-768x432.jpgRipple’s $24M XRP Debt Fight Puts a $400M Tranglo Stake on the BlockBitcoin’s next breakout could depend on demand driven by concerns about U.S. public finances, Coinshares suggested Thursday in a market analysis. Fund withdrawals and a price retreat have challenged that outlook, despite the monetary appeal of assets outside government control. U.S. Debt Fears Put Bitcoin’s Monetary Role in Focus Concerns about U.S. public finances could […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-breakout-may-hinge-on-us-debt-fears-coinshares900324COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/coinshares-bitcoin-market-report-768x432.jpgBitcoin Price Breakout May Hinge on US Debt Fears: CoinsharesAccording to Lionguard Labs, the new Chivo wallet will offer Salvadorans a comprehensive suite of services, including wallet-activity-supported microloans, cash advances, free remittances, and crypto card payments. Former Visa and JPMorgan Executives Relaunch Chivo Wallet The Salvadoran government’s Chivo wallet, which allowed citizens to receive a $30 airdrop in 2021, is back with a new […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/former-visa-and-jpmorgan-execs-take-over-el-salvadors-chivo-wallet900325COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/el-salvador_bitcoin-768x432.jpgFormer Visa and JPMorgan Execs Take Over El Salvador’s Chivo WalletLedger said Friday morning that it is investigating following reports of tens of millions of dollars’ worth of crypto being drained from its hardware wallets, warning users against activating devices purchased from a particular reseller.   Social media lit up with posts from Ledger users claiming that funds had been drained from their wallets, despite […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ledger-investigating-reports-of-drained-crypto-wallets-as-estimated-losses-hit-86m900326COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ledgernano-768x432.jpgLedger Investigating Reports of Drained Crypto Wallets as Estimated Losses Hit $86MA Hyperliquid whale lost 28,716 ETH worth $69.69 million to forced liquidation in the overnight crash. Within half an hour it had wired in fresh margin and opened a new ether long. The Position Before the Drop The whale first surfaced on Oct. 7, when onchain trackers traced margin deposits into three Hyperliquid addresses. Together […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ethereum-price-dip-to-242k-liquidates-a-69m-whale-who-reloaded-again900159COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/whale-liquidated-768x432.jpgEthereum Price Dip to $2.42K Liquidates a $69M Whale Who Reloaded AgainAn address tied to F2Pool co-founder Wang Chun sold 235.5 WBTC worth $19.31 million for 7,848.5 ETH right after bitcoin’s overnight drop to $80.5K. It is the latest move in a months-long bet that sees ETH outrunning BTC from here on out. The Swap Explained Onchain analyst EmberCN flagged the trade early on Oct. 9 […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-vs-ethereum-price-f2pool-co-founder-bets-19m-on-ether900160COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-vs-ethereum-price-f2pool-co-founder-bets-19m-on-ether-768x432.jpgBitcoin Price vs Ethereum Price: F2Pool Co-Founder Bets $19M on EtherU.S. District judge has dismissed a digital privacy class action against a Crypto.com operator over third-party tracking cookies. Plaintiffs Alleged Comprehensive Profiling and Deceptive Tracking A U.S. court dismissed a digital privacy class action against Foris Dax, the operator of the exchange Crypto.com, over third-party cookie tracking, ruling that allegations of online profiling and broken […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/cryptocom-privacy-case-dismissed-plaintiffs-get-second-chance900161COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/crypto-com-privacy-case-dismissed-plaintiffs-get-second-chance-768x432.jpgCrypto.com Privacy Case Dismissed, Plaintiffs Get Second ChanceGlassnode says 6.26 million BTC, or 31.2% of supply, now sits in addresses whose public keys are already visible onchain. The count is rising just as an AI-driven cryptography scare hits the market. How Much Bitcoin Is Exposed? The number seems to be rising at a rapid pace, so much so that in a thread […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/glassnode-over-500b-in-bitcoin-is-sitting-behind-keys-anyone-can-read900162COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/share-of-btc-supply-with-an-exposed-public-key-768x432.jpgGlassnode: Over $500B in Bitcoin Is Sitting Behind Keys Anyone Can ReadGiving an artificial intelligence (AI) agent access to your bitcoin, stablecoin or other crypto asset wallet might cost you in an unexpected way. If the agent thinks you’re wealthy, it might upsell you. Similarly, access to your other financial information could work against you. There are trivial ways to reduce this risk: don’t give the […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/your-bitcoin-or-crypto-ai-agent-might-upsell-you-heres-how-to-fix-it900163COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/untitled-design1-4-768x432.pngYour Bitcoin or Crypto AI Agent Might Upsell You: Here’s How to Fix ItThailand’s securities regulator has finalized the rules for bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and the first products can list from Oct. 16. The catch, however, is that the local market they are built for has lost more than half its active traders since 2024. Eleven Notices and One Exchange The Securities and Exchange Commission […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-sits-at-82k-as-thailand-opens-the-door-to-bitcoin-etfs900164COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/eachysysyyd-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Sits at $82K as Thailand Opens the Door to Bitcoin ETFsDavid Gross, the 2004 Nobel Prize winning physicist, says the annual risk of nuclear war has climbed from about 1% during the Cold War to roughly 2% today, a shift he argues sharply cuts humanity’s odds of making it another 50 years. He points to a nine-country nuclear club, collapsing arms-control treaties, hypersonic weapons, and […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/david-gross-warns-nuclear-war-odds-have-doubled-putting-the-next-50-years-in-doubt900165COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/david-gross-warns-nuclear-war-odds-have-doubled-putting-the-next-50-years-in-doubt-768x432.pngDavid Gross Warns Nuclear War Odds Have Doubled, Putting the Next 50 Years in DoubtKyrgyzstan is winding down USDKG, its state-backed gold stablecoin, and liquidating both its issuer and the country’s first state-owned crypto exchange. Kyrgyzstan Pulls Plug on USDKG and State-Owned Crypto Exchange Kyrgyzstan is pulling the plug on one of the crypto industry’s more unusual sovereign experiments. The government has ordered the liquidation of EVA, issuer of […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/kyrgyzstan-shuts-stablecoin-usdkg-burns-50m-tokens-after-uk-sanctions900166COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/kyrgyzstan-shuts-down-gold-stablecoin-usdkg-burns-50m-tokens-768x432.jpgKyrgyzstan Shuts Stablecoin USDKG, Burns 50M Tokens After UK SanctionsOffering traders worldwide the ability to open leveraged positions on virtually any asset, without going through a licensed broker: this is the promise of perpetual DEX platforms. With the massive success and traction of names such as Hyperliquid and GMX, one may wonder: how do these companies operate, behind the scenes? LegalBison is a global […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/hyperliquid-behind-the-scenes-how-to-build-a-perpetual-dex900097COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/hero-image-article-2-768x432.jpgHyperliquid Behind the Scenes: How to Build a Perpetual DEXLocal reports indicated that the gang held the unidentified foreigner at gunpoint, restrained him, and forced him to transfer the cryptocurrency to the wallet of one of the perpetrators, who sold it immediately. The attackers also took cash and three luxury watches from the victim. New Crypto-linked Armed Incursion Reported in Thailand A new armed […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/thieves-hold-pattaya-expat-at-gunpoint-to-drain-820k-in-crypto900098COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/thief-inside-house-768x432.jpgThieves Hold Pattaya Expat at Gunpoint to Drain $820K in CryptoThree crypto exchanges and two payment platforms come under new UK sanctions over suspected efforts to bypass restrictions on Russia. The measures target financial channels authorities associate with sanctions evasion as Britain expands pressure on Moscow’s war funding. Cryptomus and Heleket Fall Under One UK Listing Trading venues and payment providers suspected of helping Russia […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/uk-sanctions-crypto-exchanges-over-suspected-russia-linked-evasion900099COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/uk-sanctions-crypto-exchanges-768x432.jpgUK Sanctions Crypto Exchanges Over Suspected Russia-Linked EvasionAn Ohio woman recovered her entire loss after a fake Microsoft support call directed her to send money through a crypto ATM. The case illustrates how computer warnings can become payment demands that move cash into fraudsters’ digital wallets. Fake Microsoft Hotline Led to a $15,300 Crypto Transfer A 63-year-old Allen County woman received $15,300 […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ohio-returns-15300-lost-at-crypto-atm-in-fake-microsoft-scam900100COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ohio-bci-returns-funds-to-victims-crypto-atm-scam-768x432.jpgOhio Returns $15,300 Lost at Crypto ATM in Fake Microsoft ScamUSDC is set to become Samsung Wallet’s default dollar stablecoin as Coinbase expands its partnership with the smartphone maker. The U.S. rollout will let eligible Galaxy owners hold digital dollars and send money internationally within the app. Samsung Wallet Puts USDC in the Default Dollar Slot Samsung Wallet users in the United States will gain […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/82-million-galaxy-devices-will-support-usdc-transfers-this-october900101COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/coinbase-samsung-galaxy-768x432.jpg82 Million Galaxy Devices Will Support USDC Transfers This OctoberA crypto-only dark web marketplace has brought its co-founder decades in federal prison and an agreement to surrender digital assets and real estate. The case involved drug trafficking, concealed payments, and vendor ratings for hiding shipments. A $5 Million Fine Alongside Crypto and Property Losses Empire Market co-founder Raheim Hamilton received a 40-year federal prison […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/dark-web-market-founder-gets-40-years-agrees-to-forfeit-1230-bitcoin900102COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/doj-1-768x432.jpgDark Web Market Founder Gets 40 Years, Agrees to Forfeit 1,230 BitcoinNearly 18 years after Satoshi Nakamoto left an unfinished poker interface buried inside Bitcoin’s original software, researcher Robin Linus has developed a cryptographic protocol that makes the game possible. His Bitcoin Poker design allows two people to play Texas Hold’em without a dealer, privately generate cards, and enforce payouts through Bitcoin’s existing rules. The catch […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/satoshis-abandoned-poker-experiment-returns-with-a-bitcoin-twist900103COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/satoshis-abandoned-poker-experiment-returns-with-a-bitcoin-twist-768x432.pngSatoshi’s Abandoned Poker Experiment Returns With a Bitcoin TwistSecuritize is launching 1:1-backed versions of major U.S. stocks on Solana, giving eligible investors access to equities including Apple, Nvidia, Tesla, and Microsoft through regulated onchain infrastructure. Securitize Adds Stock Tokens With Dividends and Voting Rights Securitize is taking some of Wall Street’s most recognizable names onchain. The tokenization firm has launched Securitize Stocks, offering […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/securitize-brings-apple-nvidia-and-tesla-stocks-onchain-on-solana900104COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/securitize-brings-apple-nvidia-and-tesla-stocks-onchain-on-solana-768x432.pngSecuritize Brings Apple, Nvidia and Tesla Stocks Onchain on SolanaA new International Monetary Fund (IMF) report says tokenization could transform global capital markets, but warns that fragmented infrastructure, thin liquidity and financial stability risks continue to hinder widespread adoption. Small Scale, Niche Dominance Tokenization holds the promise of transforming global capital markets through 24/7 trading, fractional ownership, and compressed transaction times, but key structural […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/imf-report-details-why-tokenized-finance-is-struggling-to-scale900105COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/imf-report_-why-tokenized-finance-is-struggling-to-scale-768x432.jpgIMF Report Details Why Tokenized Finance Is Struggling to ScaleAn international gaming regulators’ group, the NFL, and a coalition of 39 states have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear New Jersey’s case against Kalshi, arguing that split appeals courts have left sports betting rules depending on where a bettor lives.   A Wave of Briefs Fly In Before Kalshi’s Response Gaming regulators, sports […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/nfl-joins-39-states-global-regulators-in-pushing-supreme-court-on-kalshi-case900106COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/global-regulators-nfl-and-39-states-push-supreme-court-on-kalshi-case-768x432.pngNFL Joins 39 States, Global Regulators in Pushing Supreme Court on Kalshi CaseStandard Chartered is preparing to bring institutional crypto custody to Singapore, expanding its digital asset operations into another major financial center. Announced on Thursday, the proposed service would cover selected cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) for institutional and accredited corporate clients. The bank already operates digital asset infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/banking-giant-standard-chartered-expands-crypto-custody-to-singapore899948COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/standard-charteredstandard-chartereddd-768x432.pngBanking Giant Standard Chartered Expands Crypto Custody to SingaporeHunter Biden is firing back over the disastrous launch of his LAPTOP meme coin project, which briefly rocketed more than 600,000% before collapsing 98% within an hour. An independent forensic review points to two market makers that allegedly pocketed millions while traders took a beating. But onchain investigator Dethective has thrown another wrench into the […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/hunter-biden-blasts-market-makers-over-laptops-99-price-crash899949COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/hunter-biden-blasts-market-makers-over-laptops-99-price-crash-768x432.pngHunter Biden Blasts Market Makers Over LAPTOP’s 99% Price CrashThe U.S. government’s cryptocurrency shuffle isn’t over. Following two days of bitcoin transfers totaling $770 million, federal wallets moved another 12,267.02 BTC worth approximately $1.01 billion on Thursday. The latest activity also included $94.15 million in USDT and some small test transactions, raising fresh questions about the government’s intentions and the fate of bitcoin recovered […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/us-government-shifts-1-billion-in-bitcoin-94-million-in-tether899950COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/us-government-shifts-1-billion-in-bitcoin-94-million-in-tether-768x432.pngUS Government Shifts $1 Billion in Bitcoin, $94 Million in TetherBitcoin broke below $81,000 to an intraday low near $80,500, wiping out billions from its market cap. Over $1.1 billion in total crypto positions were liquidated, led by ether with $333 million. Middle East Tensions and Oil Surge Pressure Crypto Bitcoin (BTC) price dropped below the $81,000 threshold on Thursday amid a marketwide sell-off that […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-drops-below-81k-as-crypto-liquidations-top-11-billion899951COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-oct8-2026-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Drops Below $81K as Crypto Liquidations Top $1.1 BillionRepresentative French Hill still hopes for approval of the CLARITY Act after the midterm elections. Hill, who championed the FIT21 Act—an earlier attempt to establish clear rules for the crypto market—believes that the current agency-led regulatory approach “falls short” of what America needs to maintain leadership. House Financial Services Committee Chair Still Hopeful For Late […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/rep-hill-eyes-lame-duck-session-to-secure-clarity-act-approval899952COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/french-hill-768x432.jpgRep. Hill Eyes Lame-Duck Session to Secure CLARITY Act ApprovalZcash dropped to $1,115 Thursday, wiping out all price gains accumulated since Sept. 16 and driving $38 million in leveraged long liquidations. Sharp Sell-Off Ends Weeks of Gains Privacy coin zcash (ZEC) dropped below $1,200 for the first time in weeks Thursday as the previously top-performing cryptocurrency surrendered all gains made since Sept. 16. Market […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/zcash-dives-16-falling-harder-than-bitcoin-amid-market-sell-off899953COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/zcash-price-oct8-2026-768x432.pngZcash Dives 16%, Falling Harder Than Bitcoin Amid Market Sell-OffOn Oct. 7, Galaxy Research disclosed that it had identified a batch of 100 bitcoin mined in July 2010 that had finally stirred after lying dormant for 16 years, 2 months, and 24 days. While it took a while to spend the 100 BTC from Satoshi’s era, this particular wallet moved around 894 BTC before […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/from-zero-to-8-million-satoshi-era-bitcoin-awakens-after-16-years899954COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/from-zero-to-8-million-satoshi-era-bitcoin-awakens-after-16-years-768x432.pngFrom Zero to $8 Million: Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Awakens After 16 YearsAccording to the country’s Bitcoin Office, the one-bitcoin-a-day accumulation strategy has continued, even after the IMF stressed that the country had not met the criteria for public-sector crypto holdings under a $1.4 billion ongoing credit facility. El Salvador Keeps Adding Bitcoin Despite IMF’s Warnings El Salvador appears adamant about continuing its bitcoin addition strategy, even […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/el-salvador-defies-imf-waiver-terms-to-stack-more-bitcoin-daily899955COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/el-salvador-denies-fake-news-as-bitcoin-treasury-hits-7790-768x432.jpgEl Salvador Defies IMF Waiver Terms to Stack More Bitcoin DailyBitcoin ETFs posted $487.07 million in net outflows on Wednesday, their heaviest daily loss since June 25, while ether funds shed another $160.77 million. Together, the two largest crypto ETF categories lost $647.84 million as trading activity accelerated sharply. Bitcoin, Ether ETFs Shed $648M as Selling Widens The most striking feature of Wednesday’s ETF tape […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-etfs-lose-487m-in-heaviest-daily-outflow-since-june899956COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-etfs-lose-487m-in-heaviest-outflow-since-june-768x432.jpgBitcoin ETFs Lose $487M in Heaviest Daily Outflow Since JuneOn Thursday, DK Bank, Bhutan’s fully digital bank, announced it had secured preliminary regulatory approval to establish a financial services presence in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The development marks another step in the bank’s international ambitions, positioning Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) to forge stronger ties with global financial institutions and investors. Bhutan’s Digital […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/from-bitcoin-mining-to-global-banking-bhutan-eyes-abu-dhabi899957COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bhutans-dk-bank-gets-abu-dhabi-nod-as-global-expansion-takes-shape-768x432.pngFrom Bitcoin Mining to Global Banking, Bhutan Eyes Abu DhabiEthereum’s latest selloff has prediction markets pulling in three different directions. Ether fell through $2,600 on Wednesday as U.S. spot ether ETFs logged a sixth straight day of outflows, yet Myriad traders still give ETH a 73.7% shot at hitting $3,000 before $1,500. Polymarket is far less enthusiastic, pricing a $3,000 touch before year-end at […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ethereum-price-cracks-as-3-prediction-markets-make-their-calls899852COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ethereum-price-cracks-as-3-prediction-markets-make-their-calls-768x432.pngEthereum Price Cracks as 3 Prediction Markets Make Their CallsXRP is backing protection for decentralized finance vaults as Firelight activates coverage on Flare. The deployment embeds risk management into investment products, connecting the token’s expanding financial uses with safeguards against specified technical and economic failures. XRP Gains a Role in Funding Exploit Recovery Depositors in selected Sentora products now inherit safeguards against defined failures […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/xrp-expands-defi-role-as-firelight-activates-vault-protection899853COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/xrp-price-sept-24-1-768x432.jpgXRP Expands DeFi Role as Firelight Activates Vault ProtectionCoinbase Pro is scheduled to return at year-end as the exchange expands access to crypto options and combines trading tools across markets. The planned platform will bring direct asset purchases, price-linked contracts, and stocks together, with availability varying by jurisdiction. Coinbase Pro Returns With a Broader Trading Lineup Active traders are expected to gain a […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/coinbase-plans-pro-return-with-crypto-options-and-stock-trading899854COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/coinbase-inc-768x432.jpgCoinbase Plans Pro Return With Crypto Options and Stock TradingXRP has gained another route into financial platforms after Paxos added the token to its crypto brokerage service. The regulated back end serves PayPal, Venmo, Interactive Brokers, Charles Schwab, and Mercado Libre, with partners now able to offer XRP. XRP Gains Buying, Selling, and Transfer Support Financial platforms working with Paxos can now offer XRP […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/xrp-lands-on-paxos-the-crypto-engine-behind-paypal-venmo-and-schwab899855COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/paxos-xrp-768x432.jpgXRP Lands on Paxos, the Crypto Engine Behind PayPal, Venmo, and SchwabVeteran trader Peter Brandt identifies a potential XRP move to $2.16 but warns that overhead selling pressure could obstruct its advance. He favors monero’s chart setup, viewing all of its comparable supply burden as already absorbed. Monero Gets Brandt’s Strongest Endorsement Monero drew veteran trader Peter Brandt’s strongest endorsement among the altcoin charts he compared, […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/peter-brandt-favors-monero-over-xrp-despite-bullish-price-targets899856COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/peter-brandt-xrp-xmr-768x432.jpgPeter Brandt Favors Monero Over XRP Despite Bullish Price TargetsRobinhood is adding bitcoin to its corporate assets, extending its exposure beyond the cryptocurrency services it offers customers. The allocation reflects a diversification strategy as the brokerage expands its digital asset business and trading infrastructure. Robinhood Puts Its Own Assets Into Bitcoin Bitcoin is becoming part of Robinhood’s corporate balance sheet through a $25 million […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/robinhood-puts-25m-into-bitcoin-citing-belief-in-cryptos-future899857COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/robinhood-768x432.jpgRobinhood Puts $25M Into Bitcoin, Citing Belief in Crypto’s FutureXRP whale withdrawals from Binance have surged to a seven-month high, a new analysis shows, raising questions about available trading supply. Persistent transfers away from the platform could reduce tokens readily available for sale, depending on their destinations. XRP Whales Move 1.38 Billion Coins Off Binance Large XRP withdrawals from crypto exchange Binance reached their […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/xrp-whale-transfers-off-binance-reach-highest-level-in-7-months899757COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/xrp-binance-whale-outflow-768x432.jpgXRP Whale Transfers off Binance Reach Highest Level in 7 MonthsGrayscale’s XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) has expanded how institutions exchange tokens for shares while adding another provider to safeguard its holdings. The changes could improve trading efficiency and broaden custody arrangements for the fund’s XRP holdings. GXRP Opens Direct XRP Exchanges Alongside Cash The Grayscale XRP Trust ETF (GXRP) expanded its institutional exchange options, an […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/grayscale-xrp-etf-adds-in-kind-transactions-and-new-custodian899758COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/grayscale-1-2-768x432.jpgGrayscale XRP ETF Adds In-Kind Transactions and New CustodianA former infrastructure engineer at a New Jersey-based industrial company has been sentenced to 32 months in federal prison after admitting that he sabotaged his employer’s computer systems—and demanded roughly $750,000 in bitcoin to stop the attack. Daniel Rhyne, 59, of Kansas City, Missouri, was sentenced Sept. 28 in federal court in Trenton after previously […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/engineer-who-sabotaged-employer-for-bitcoin-ransom-gets-prison-time899759COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/poof-768x432.pngEngineer Who Sabotaged Employer for Bitcoin Ransom Gets Prison TimeKalshi’s public data shows its 15-minute gold markets traded more contracts than their ether counterparts in September, their second month of operation. The short-duration markets now bring in most of the exchange’s non-sports fees.   Gold Passes Ether in Its Second Month Kalshi’s 15-minute gold markets traded more contracts than its ether markets of the […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/kalshis-15-minute-gold-bets-top-ether-as-fast-markets-drive-fees899760COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/kalshis-15-minute-gold-bets-overtake-ether-as-fast-markets-drive-fees-768x432.jpgKalshi’s 15-Minute Gold Bets Top Ether as Fast Markets Drive FeesEuropol is pushing back on crypto’s quantum doomsday scenario. In a report published Wednesday, the agency says quantum computers pose a far greater threat to exposed wallet keys than to blockchains themselves, warning that vulnerable keys cannot be retroactively secured and will eventually need to be migrated. Europol Says Quantum Computers Threaten Crypto Keys, Not […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/europol-warns-quantum-threat-could-put-crypto-fortunes-at-risk899761COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/europol-warns-quantum-threat-could-put-crypto-fortunes-at-risk-768x432.pngEuropol Warns Quantum Threat Could Put Crypto Fortunes at RiskThe crypto leaderboard has been anything but sleepy in 2026, with venice token (VVV) up a staggering 1,541% year to date and several others already sitting on triple-digit gains. With less than three months left, Bitcoin.com News asked several leading AI models a tougher question: Which cryptocurrency still has the most firepower left before Dec. […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/10-ai-models-including-claude-and-chatgpt-pick-cryptos-year-end-winners899762COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/10-ai-models-including-claude-and-chatgpt-pick-cryptos-year-end-winners-768x432.png10 AI Models Including Claude and ChatGPT Pick Crypto’s Year-End WinnersMoody’s has given Sky Protocol a B3 rating with a stable outlook, marking the agency’s first rating of a stablecoin protocol. But the report carries a sting: Sky held only about $90 million in tangible common equity against roughly $10 billion in tangible managed assets as of September, leaving the former MakerDAO with what Moody’s […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/moodys-gives-sky-protocol-its-first-stablecoin-credit-rating899763COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/moods-768x432.jpgMoody’s Gives Sky Protocol Its First Stablecoin Credit RatingAnother Ethereum Layer 2 chain bites the dust: Just days after the creators of the once-hyped Blast said they’re shutting down the scaler, Abstract is about to follow suit. On Tuesday, Igloo Inc.—the company behind the crypto-native Pudgy Penguins IP—said that it will shut down Abstract, its Ethereum Layer 2 network that launched in mainnet […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/pudgy-penguins-team-to-shutter-ethereum-layer-2-network-abstract899764COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/pudgy-penguins-768x432.pngPudgy Penguins Team to Shutter Ethereum Layer 2 Network AbstractQuantum-focused blockchain Quantus has launched trading for its QTC token through near.com and Near Intents, giving users access to more than 180 assets across over 30 chains without first sending funds to a centralized exchange.   Quantus Opens QTC Trading Across 30+ Chains Quantus is taking an unusual route to market. The proof-of-work blockchain has […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/quantum-safe-quantus-launches-qtc-token-trading-via-near-intents899765COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/qtc-goes-live-without-cex-listing-as-near-intents-opens-180-assets-768x432.pngQuantum-Safe Quantus Launches QTC Token Trading via Near IntentsBitcoin price dropped to an intraday low of $82,734, erasing early-month gains. Despite forced long liquidations, open interest remained steady, signaling aggressive new short positioning by traders. Surrendering Key Support Bitcoin continued to slide Wednesday, dipping below $83,000 amid a marketwide pullback that dragged several high-cap altcoins down by 4% or more. The top cryptocurrency’s […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-erases-october-gains-why-81300-is-now-the-critical-level899766COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-oct7-2026-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Erases October Gains: Why $81,300 Is Now the Critical LevelA Manhattan federal jury convicted cybersecurity consultant Jonathan Spalletta on Wednesday of computer fraud and money laundering over the 2021 Uranium Finance attacks. Inner City Press, reporting from the courthouse, said jurors returned guilty verdicts on both counts after beginning deliberations Tuesday afternoon. Prosecutors accused Spalletta of draining roughly $53.3 million, laundering millions through Tornado […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/jury-convicts-uranium-finance-hacker-who-spent-crypto-loot-on-pokemon-cards899658COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/jury-convicts-uranium-hacker-who-spent-crypto-loot-on-pokemon-cards-768x432.pngJury Convicts Uranium Finance Hacker Who Spent Crypto Loot on Pokemon CardsSolana’s stablecoin footprint has expanded to more than 14 million holder addresses, alongside over $15 billion in supply and $1 billion in cumulative stablecoin card volume. Solana Stablecoin Use Sees Massive Growth in Two Years Solana’s stablecoin economy is reaching a new scale just as the blockchain makes a bigger push into institutional settlement. More […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/solana-hits-14m-stablecoin-holders-as-card-volume-tops-1b899659COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/solana-hits-14m-stablecoin-holders-as-card-volume-tops-1b-768x432.jpgSolana Hits 14M Stablecoin Holders as Card Volume Tops $1BAnother survey of investors with deep pockets signals strong interest in digital assets, especially bitcoin, as these assets were the most common pick for the best long-term performer among wealthy respondents in the U.S., U.K., France and Germany—ahead of equities and real estate. However, bitcoin still needs to compete for space in digital asset portfolios. […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-beats-equities-real-estate-among-wealthy-investors-survey899660COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/untitled-design1-3-768x432.pngBitcoin Beats Equities, Real Estate Among Wealthy Investors: SurveyU.S. Rep. Don Davis has introduced the No Betting on Your Own Race Act, which would prohibit federal candidates from trading prediction market contracts tied to their own elections. Davis Seeks Ban on Candidates Betting on Their Own Elections U.S. Representative Don Davis, D-N.C., has introduced legislation in the House of Representatives to prohibit federal […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/us-lawmaker-pushes-ban-on-candidates-betting-on-their-own-elections899661COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/lawmaker-wants-10k-fines-for-candidates-betting-on-own-races-768x432.jpgUS Lawmaker Pushes Ban on Candidates Betting on Their Own ElectionsSolana has rolled out batch payments for the x402 standard with PayAI Network and BlockRunAI, allowing AI agents to make many USDC payments before settling them in a single onchain transaction. BlockrunAI Saves $20K a Month Using Solana x402 Payments Solana is trying to solve a payments problem humans rarely encounter, but artificial intelligence (AI) […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/solana-x402-lets-ai-agents-batch-usdc-payments-slashing-fees899662COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/solana-x402-lets-ai-agents-batch-usdc-payments-into-one-settlement-768x432.jpgSolana x402 Lets AI Agents Batch USDC Payments, Slashing FeesBitcoin’s price range is trading near the floor of its 24-hour range after an overnight selloff dragged the BTC/USD pair to $83,404. The 1-hour picture is firmly bearish, with price below every listed moving average and the relative strength index (RSI) at 27, but the daily structure hasn’t completely cracked. Bulls now need to defend […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-slides-to-83k-as-short-term-bears-take-control899663COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-slides-to-83k-as-short-term-bears-take-control-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Slides to $83K as Short-Term Bears Take ControlU.S. bitcoin ETFs returned to positive territory Tuesday with $118.86 million in net inflows, led almost entirely by Blackrock’s IBIT. Ether funds suffered a sixth consecutive day of withdrawals, while XRP and HYPE attracted modest buying. Bitcoin ETFs Flip Positive With $119M Inflow Institutional positioning split sharply across the crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) market Tuesday. […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/blackrock-pulls-122m-into-bitcoin-etfs-as-ether-loses-202m899664COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/blackrock-pulls-122m-into-bitcoin-etfs-as-ether-loses-202m-1-768x432.jpgBlackrock Pulls $122M Into Bitcoin ETFs as Ether Loses $202MFundstrat’s Tom Lee told a Singapore crowd that crypto is “2 days past the bottom” on the same morning a flash crash liquidated more than $400 million in longs, while his treasury company Bitmine said it will stop buying ether at 5% of supply. What Did Lee Say? Lee, chairman of ether treasury company Bitmine […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-slips-under-84k-as-tom-lee-eyes-biggest-bull-market-ever899665COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/tom-lee-sees-bullish-12-months-as-wall-street-embraces-crypto-768x432.jpgBitcoin Price Slips Under $84K as Tom Lee Eyes Biggest Bull Market EverThe U.S. Senate findings linking stablecoins, particularly tether, to Iran’s shadow banking network could increase compliance pressure on licensed VASPs across the Gulf region. Legal expert Soham Jethani warns that receiving local currency does not shield merchants from sanctions exposure, as liability can arise at multiple points in a transaction. US Senate Inquiry Heightens Sanctions […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/us-senate-findings-put-gcc-stablecoin-transactions-under-spotlight899517COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/us-senate-usdt-probe-shakes-middle-east-crypto-768x432.jpgUS Senate Findings Put GCC Stablecoin Transactions Under SpotlightRipple’s strategic partnership with Meritz Securities, signed by President Monica Long in Seoul, was announced earlier today. The development landed as XRP overtook bitcoin as the most-traded asset on Upbit. The Signing The agreement was signed at Meritz Securities’ headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul’s financial district, by Meritz Chief Executive Jang Won-jae and Ripple President Monica […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ripple-gets-a-korean-brokerage-onboard-as-xrp-beats-bitcoin-on-upbit899518COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ripple-1-768x432.jpgRipple Gets a Korean Brokerage Onboard as XRP Beats Bitcoin on UpbitU.S. spot XRP exchange-traded funds added $3.14 million on Oct. 6, led by a $10.55 million day for Bitwise, hours before a flash crash dragged XRP from $1.52 to $1.46. The Day in Three Lines Tuesday’s flows were small in total but uneven underneath, with Sosovalue data recording the following movements: Bitwise XRP ETF: +$10.55 […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/xrp-etfs-logged-12-straight-weeks-of-inflows-then-xrp-hit-145899519COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/xrp-etfs-logged-12-straight-weeks-of-inflows-then-xrp-hit-1-45-2-768x432.jpgXRP ETFs Logged 12 Straight Weeks of Inflows Then XRP Hit $1.45Bitcoin dropped about $1,765 in roughly 20 minutes early Wednesday, sliding under $84,000 and taking more than $400 million in leveraged long bets with it, three days before the anniversary of crypto’s worst liquidation day. The 20 Minutes The descent started quietly at 01:45 UTC on Oct. 7, with a fifteen-minute stretch seeing BTC slip […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-slips-below-84k-as-20-minute-flush-erases-400m-in-longs899520COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-slips-below-84k-as-20-minute-flush-erases-400m-in-longs2-768x426.jpgBitcoin Price Slips Below $84K as 20-Minute Flush Erases $400M in LongsAs a kid in Edmonton, Alberta, Greg Abel made his first money collecting, cleaning, and redeeming empty soda bottles for 5 cents apiece, even tweaking his bike route home to find more. He officially became CEO of Berkshire Hathaway on January 1, 2026, taking over as Warren Buffett’s chosen successor. Greg Abel’s first taste of […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/warren-buffetts-successor-started-out-selling-empty-soda-bottles-for-5-cents-now-he-runs-berkshire-hathaway899521COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/warren-buffetts-successor-started-out-selling-empty-soda-bottles-for-5-cents--now-he-runs-berkshire-hathaway-768x432.pngWarren Buffett’s Successor Started Out Selling Empty Soda Bottles for 5 Cents. Now He Runs Berkshire HathawayA new report advocates treating artificial intelligence agents as members of the workforce, noting that they have evolved from issuing passive threat alerts to carrying out autonomous actions. Liability Remains With Human Managers Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) is fundamentally shifting cybersecurity, anti-money laundering and compliance from supportive toolkits into autonomous operational actors. Moving beyond passive […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/web3-firms-urged-to-treat-ai-agents-as-workforce-members899522COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/certik-calls-for-human-oversight-of-autonomous-ai-agents-768x432.jpgWeb3 Firms Urged to Treat AI Agents as Workforce MembersAdam Iza called himself “The Godfather” and used money from a roughly $37 million Meta advertising fraud to hire off-duty Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies. Five former deputies have since been convicted. On Oct. 5, a federal judge sentenced Iza to 78 months and ordered $23.4 million in restitution. The prison term runs alongside a […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/so-called-crypto-godfather-gets-78-months-as-37m-meta-fraud-unravels899523COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/so-called-crypto-godfather-gets-78-months-as-37m-meta-fraud-unravels-768x432.pngSo-Called Crypto ‘Godfather’ Gets 78 Months as $37M Meta Fraud UnravelsXRP’s tightening range is nearing a decision point below $1.65, with one analyst saying the crypto token does not need another high before a larger pullback begins. The setup still leaves room for a stronger breakout if buyers reclaim nearby resistance. XRP Could Skip Its Final Rally and Head Toward $1.27 XRP remains below resistance […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/xrp-could-skip-final-rally-and-fall-toward-127-support899524COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/xrp-price-analysis-oct-6-768x432.jpgXRP Could Skip Final Rally and Fall Toward $1.27 SupportStartale Japan has launched a digital corporate bond that will pay both interest and principal in JPYSC, a yen-denominated stablecoin issued by SBI Shinsei Trust Bank. The company describes it as the first digital corporate bond in Japan to use a yen-denominated trust-type stablecoin for both types of payments, based on the firm’s research as […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/startale-bond-puts-a-yen-stablecoin-to-work-in-corporate-finance899437COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/japaneseyen-768x432.jpgStartale Bond Puts a Yen Stablecoin to Work in Corporate FinanceStock market access to Evernorth’s XRP treasury is expected later than previously planned after an administrative delay. The company has revised its merger and Nasdaq trading timetable while maintaining that the setback should not affect completion. Administrative Delay Moves Evernorth’s Nasdaq Target Investors awaiting Evernorth’s planned public debut face a revised schedule, Evernorth shared in […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/evernorth-sets-new-xrp-treasury-timeline-after-administrative-delay899438COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/xrp-4-1-768x432.jpgEvernorth Sets New XRP Treasury Timeline After Administrative DelayOn Tuesday, the U.S. government moved bitcoin for the first time since Aug. 26, with government-linked wallets shifting 833.6 BTC valued at just over $71 million. The coins trace back to two separate cases involving the Potapenko-Turogin fraud case and the 2016 Bitfinex hack. Government Wallets Stir With Bitcoin, BNB Transfers Roughly around 11 a.m. […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/us-government-moves-71m-bitcoin-stash-after-6-week-silence899439COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/us-government-moves-71m-bitcoin-stash-after-6-week-silence-768x432.pngUS Government Moves $71M Bitcoin Stash After 6-Week SilenceThis week, the Ethereum Economic Zone (EEZ) initiative’s core contributor, Eduardo Antuña Díez, revealed a technological advancement by showcasing an atomic Layer 1 (L1) to Layer 2 (L2) transaction on Ethereum’s mainnet. The developer further noted that atomic synchronous composability was “no longer a promise.” EEZ Showcases an Atomic L1-to-L2 Transfer on Ethereum Mainnet On […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ethereum-economic-zone-runs-atomic-l1-l2-transfer-on-mainnet899440COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/eez-runs-atomic-l1-l2-transfer-on-ethereum-mainnet-moving-0-001-eth-768x432.pngEthereum Economic Zone Runs Atomic L1-L2 Transfer on MainnetA federal judge in Chicago blocked Illinois from enforcing its sports wagering license rules and a related criminal provision against Kalshi and Coinbase, but held off on the state’s new prediction market fees. It’s Kalshi’s first win in federal court since July. Judge Says a Swap Is a Swap Kalshi has won a partial preliminary […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/kalshi-ends-federal-court-losing-streak-with-partial-win-over-illinois899441COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bitcoin-price-to-hit-100k-in-2026-traders-just-got-less-sure-768x432.jpgKalshi Ends Federal Court Losing Streak With Partial Win Over IllinoisConduit Technology has sued Tether after the stablecoin issuer froze $2.76 million in the company’s USDT and allegedly kept it locked for more than a year. The stranger part is why. Conduit says Brazilian police never asked Tether to freeze its treasury wallet and that Tether’s own financial crime unit selected the address using criteria […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/conduit-sues-tether-over-a-276m-usdt-wallet-frozen-for-a-year899442COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/conduit-sues-tether-over-a-2-76m-usdt-wallet-frozen-for-a-year-768x432.pngConduit Sues Tether Over a $2.76M USDT Wallet Frozen for a YearWinklevoss Asset Services submitted a registration statement to the SEC for a spot zcash ETF under the ticker WINK on Nasdaq. The ETF offers direct price exposure to zcash (ZEC) rather than derivatives, using a cash-creation model for share creation and redemption.   Taking on Grayscale Winklevoss Asset Services, led by CEO Cameron Winklevoss, submitted […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/winklevoss-twins-file-for-zcash-etf-with-100m-launch-interest899443COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/winklevoss-twins-file-for-zcash-etf-with-100m-launch-interest-768x432.jpgWinklevoss Twins File for Zcash ETF With $100M Launch InterestWhile bitcoin and ether prices have been consolidating, two massive Hyperliquid wallets carry a combined net short exposure of roughly $1.58 billion against an array of top assets—with BTC and ETH topping the list. Positions of this magnitude naturally leave market watchers wondering whether the entities behind these trades know something the typical trader does […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/linked-hyperliquid-giants-take-aim-at-bitcoin-ether-with-158b-in-crypto-shorts899444COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/two-hyperliquid-giants-hold-1-58b-in-bitcoin-ether-short-positions-768x432.pngLinked Hyperliquid Giants Take Aim at Bitcoin, Ether With $1.58B in Crypto ShortsFortitude Mining has signed a non-binding agreement for up to $100 million of Bitmain’s next-generation zcash mining hardware, securing priority access ahead of an expected 2027 rollout. Fortitude Secures Priority Access to Bitmain’s 2027 Zcash Miners Fortitude Mining is preparing to make a much bigger wager on zcash (ZEC). The Digital Currency Group-backed miner has […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/fortitude-bets-up-to-100-million-on-bitmain-zcash-mining-hardware899349COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/fortitude-bets-up-to-100-million-on-bitmain-zcash-mining-hardware-768x432.jpgFortitude Bets Up to $100 Million on Bitmain Zcash Mining HardwareBitcoin’s three-year return turns negative when its 15 strongest trading days are excluded, according to Grayscale. The analysis highlights how brief rallies can dominate long-term results, exposing the potential cost of waiting outside the market.   Just 15 Days Separate Bitcoin’s Gain From a Loss Missing bitcoin’s strongest rallies could substantially alter long-term investment results, […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/excluding-bitcoins-15-best-days-turns-225-3-year-gain-into-loss-grayscale899350COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/grayscale-1-1-768x432.jpgExcluding Bitcoin’s 15 Best Days Turns 225% 3-Year Gain Into Loss: GrayscaleBrevan Howard, a global alternative investment manager overseeing about $35 billion worth of assets, is expanding its relationship with Ripple as traditional and digital markets become more interconnected. The arrangement reflects its push for infrastructure that can support its teams across multiple asset classes. Brevan Howard Adds Cross-Asset Support Through Ripple Prime Brevan Howard funds […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/35b-brevan-howard-taps-ripple-prime-for-multi-asset-brokerage899351COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ripple-1-768x432.jpg$35B Brevan Howard Taps Ripple Prime for Multi-Asset BrokerageBitcoin twice rose above $86,000 on Tuesday, supported by momentum from the CFTC’s proposed cryptocurrency regulations and a recent SEC proposal on crypto custody. After an earlier sell-off, bitcoin rallied to a high near $86,450 before pulling back, with its market capitalization reaching about $1.72 trillion. Regulatory Momentum Drives Bitcoin Back Above $86,000 Bitcoin’s price […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-holds-october-gains-after-two-surges-above-86k899352COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-oct6-2026-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Holds October Gains After Two Surges Above $86KElon Musk has regained trillionaire status following a summer reversal that erased hundreds of billions from his estimated fortune. The recovery followed gains in SpaceX and Tesla shares, which account for most of his estimated wealth. Two Stocks Put Elon Musk Back Above $1 Trillion Elon Musk’s estimated fortune increased by $65.4 billion on Oct. […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/elon-musk-adds-65-billion-in-a-day-to-reclaim-trillionaire-status899353COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/elon-musk-768x432.jpgElon Musk Adds $65 Billion in a Day to Reclaim Trillionaire StatusPolymarket has started live-testing Protocol V2, a ground-up rewrite of the smart contracts behind its prediction markets, with new markets set to switch over on Nov. 2. What Has Been Running Under the Hood Since 2019 Polymarket’s developer account introduced Protocol V2 on Monday as “a new smart-contract foundation built for prediction markets.” The upgrade, […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/polymarket-is-rebuilding-the-engine-under-every-bet-before-november-2899354COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/polymarket-update-768x432.jpgPolymarket Is Rebuilding the Engine Under Every Bet Before November 2On Tuesday, the Solana Foundation revealed an open-source escrow program called Solana DvP, calling it an “atomic settlement program built for financial institutions.” The foundation explained that the largest bank in the United States, JPMorgan, provided the organization with “input on institutional settlement practices and requirements.” Solana’s DvP Takes Aim at the Days-Long Settlement Window […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/jpmorgan-lends-its-expertise-to-solanas-atomic-settlement-program899355COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/jpmorgan-lends-its-expertise-to-solanas-atomic-settlement-program-768x432.pngJPMorgan Lends Its Expertise to Solana’s Atomic Settlement ProgramXRP futures trading increased in September, a new analysis shows, suggesting sustained interest despite a retreat from earlier records. The rebound reflects greater turnover in price-linked contracts, rather than proof of fresh investment or bullish positioning. September’s XRP Rebound Still Trails Earlier Peaks XRP derivatives activity remained among the highest levels seen in six months, […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/xrp-futures-top-56-billion-across-3-exchanges-as-trading-rebounds899356COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/cryptoquant-xrp-chart-768x432.jpgXRP Futures Top $56 Billion Across 3 Exchanges as Trading ReboundsHyperliquid’s 24/7 perpetual futures are now visible on the Bloomberg Terminal, giving institutional users real-time access to prices across crypto, commodities, equities, indexes, and FX. At the same time, a new USDC yield mechanism has delivered its first $14.58 million payment to the protocol’s HYPE-buyback fund. Bloomberg Opens Hyperliquid Markets to Institutional Desks Hyperliquid has […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/hyperliquid-brings-247-perps-to-bloomberg-as-hype-eyes-fresh-high899357COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/hyperliquid-brings-247-perps-to-bloomberg-as-hype-tops-93-768x432.jpgHyperliquid Brings 24/7 Perps to Bloomberg as HYPE Eyes Fresh HighOKX has secured fresh strategic investment at a $25 billion valuation from a group including Ripple, Circle, Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures, and Qube Research & Technologies. OKX Keeps Valuation as New Strategic Investors Pile In OKX has added another group of heavyweight financial backers without giving up ground on its valuation. The crypto exchange has […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/okx-adds-ripple-circle-and-sc-ventures-as-investors-at-25b-valuation899358COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/okx-adds-ripple-circle-sc-ventures-at-25-billion-valuation-768x432.jpgOKX Adds Ripple, Circle and SC Ventures as Investors at $25B ValuationBitcoin’s price is knocking on the same ceiling that has repeatedly turned buyers away, trading near $86,256 with $87,000 to $87,374 standing between the bulls and a fresh range high. The broader structure remains constructive, backed by 13 bullish moving averages, but neutral oscillators and a late 1-hour volume spike suggest the next move could […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-pounds-the-87k-wall-as-bulls-refuse-to-back-down899236COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-pounds-the-87k-wall-as-bulls-refuse-to-back-down-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Pounds the $87K Wall as Bulls Refuse to Back DownAs the market watches for clues about Apple’s potential crypto asset moves, the company’s banking partner is tightening its identity verification rules for Apple Cash users while leaving crypto asset-related transactions banned. Apple has been emailing users about Green Dot Bank’s updated terms for Apple Cash, a digital prepaid card in the iPhone Wallet app. […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/apple-cashs-banking-partner-tightens-id-rules-keeps-crypto-ban899237COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/untitled-design1-2-768x432.pngApple Cash’s Banking Partner Tightens ID Rules, Keeps Crypto BanStrategy says its $20.91 billion third-quarter bitcoin gain would rank seventh among S&P 500 operating profits, but two brutal quarters earlier this year still leave the company about $1.87 billion underwater for 2026. Seventh Place on Its Own Scoreboard Strategy posted the comparison on X, hours after filing its weekly update with the U.S. Securities […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/strategys-21b-bitcoin-quarter-beat-meta-yet-2026-is-still-in-the-red899238COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/strategy-vs-sp500-768x432.jpgStrategy’s $21B Bitcoin Quarter Beat Meta Yet 2026 Is Still in the RedArthur 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 […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/arthur-hayes-says-bitcoin-price-hits-1m-and-saylor-no-longer-matters899239COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/arthur-hayes-yen-rescue-could-fuel-a-bitcoin-rally2_nwmk-768x432.jpgArthur Hayes Says Bitcoin Price Hits $1M and Saylor No Longer MattersBridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio told Bloomberg on Oct. 6 that the U.S. could face a debt crisis within three years as interest payments crowd out the rest of the federal budget. The Clock Has Not Moved, but the Bond Market Has The billionaire macro investor believes that U.S. debt service payments are squeezing out […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ray-dalio-just-put-a-three-year-clock-on-a-us-debt-crisis899240COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/image-of-ray-dalio-768x432.jpgRay Dalio Just Put a Three-Year Clock on a US Debt CrisisA 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 […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/visa-targets-apac-market-as-46-of-consumers-plan-stablecoin-use899241COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/visa-logo-in-sign-768x432.jpgVisa Targets APAC Market as 46% of Consumers Plan Stablecoin UseThe 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 […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/zachxbt-infiltrates-crypto-syndicate-tied-to-15b-bybit-hack899156COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/zachxbt-768x432.jpgZachXBT Infiltrates Crypto Syndicate Tied to $1.5B Bybit Hack$988 million in stock options Oracle awarded to co-founder Larry Ellison and new co-CEOs Clay Magouyrk and Mike Sicilia in fiscal 2026 wound up out of the money by the May 31 year end. In its Sept. 25 proxy filing, the company said the grants “had no intrinsic value” at fiscal year end. Oracle’s latest […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/oracle-gave-larry-ellison-and-his-co-ceos-nearly-1-billion-in-stock-options-by-year-end-every-single-one-was-underwater899157COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/oracle-gave-larry-ellison-and-his-co-ceos-nearly-1-billion-in-stock-options--by-year-end-every-single-one-was-underwater-768x432.pngOracle Gave Larry Ellison and His Co-CEOs Nearly $1 Billion in Stock Options. By Year End, Every Single One Was UnderwaterLicensed 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 […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/tanzanian-tour-operator-accepts-bitcoin-for-safaris-and-treks899158COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/tanzanian-tour-operator-now-accepts-bitcoin-for-safaris-and-treks-768x432.jpgTanzanian Tour Operator Accepts Bitcoin for Safaris and TreksPolymarket is asking a Dutch court to overturn the Netherlands’ ban on its prediction market, arguing it offers financial products that belong under the country’s markets watchdog – an argument the regulator has already rejected. The Regulator Cited Polymarket’s Own Help Page The case follows a Jan. 20 order against Polymarket’s operator to stop serving […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/polymarket-takes-dutch-gambling-regulator-to-court-over-its-ban899159COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/polymarket-768x432.jpgPolymarket Takes Dutch Gambling Regulator to Court Over Its BanGreek 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 […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/greek-police-bust-alleged-9m-ai-crypto-scam-that-promised-to-double-money899160COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/greek-police-bust-massive-9m-ai-cryptocurrency-scam-768x432.jpgGreek Police Bust Alleged $9M AI Crypto Scam That Promised to Double MoneyInvestors face rising scams built on personal trust and borrowed authority as regulators across six continents participate in World Investor Week. The SEC’s new warning highlights relationship investment fraud and impersonation, including increasingly convincing artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted deception. A Global Campaign Puts Investor Trust Under Scrutiny Someone posing as a friend, financial professional, or regulator […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/6-continents-sound-alarm-on-scams-targeting-investor-trust899088COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sec-building-1-768x432.jpg6 Continents Sound Alarm on Scams Targeting Investor TrustFederal efforts to coordinate artificial intelligence (AI) policy will fall to a new Super Intelligence Force, President Donald Trump announced. Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton joins three other officials tasked with maintaining U.S. leadership and protecting Americans. Jay Clayton and Three Officials Lead Federal AI Coordination Consumers, public interest groups, and technology companies will […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/trump-names-jay-clayton-to-lead-americas-super-intelligence-force899089COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/trump-super-intelligence-force-768x432.jpgTrump Names Jay Clayton to Lead America’s Super Intelligence ForceFederal 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 […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/us-regulators-push-national-crypto-rules-as-america-chases-global-lead899090COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sec-and-cftc-768x432.jpgUS Regulators Push National Crypto Rules as America Chases Global LeadTurkey’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 […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ripple-targets-turkeys-200-billion-crypto-market-amid-lira-pressure899091COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ripple-768x432.jpgRipple Targets Turkey’s $200 Billion Crypto Market Amid Lira PressureXRP’s recent price recovery may be forming a bullish chart pattern, judging from a coffee cup image Peter Brandt placed beneath the cryptocurrency’s trading history. His latest post hints at a possible setup awaiting a breakout. A Coffee Cup Puts XRP’s Gain in Focus XRP investors have a possible bullish formation to assess after veteran […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/peter-brandt-hints-at-bullish-xrp-pattern-with-a-coffee-cup-chart899092COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/xrp-coffee-mug-chart-by-peter-brandt-768x432.jpgPeter Brandt Hints at Bullish XRP Pattern With a Coffee Cup ChartBlockchain fee revenue is a poor performance metric, according to Ripple’s David Schwartz. Responding to an XRP Ledger fee suggestion, he described transaction charges as friction the chain failed to remove and questioned whose interests the metric represents. Schwartz Questions Whose Interests Higher Fees Serve People paying to use a blockchain face costs that fee […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ripples-schwartz-slams-fee-metric-as-100x-xrp-fee-hike-is-floated899093COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/xrp-4-768x432.jpgRipple’s Schwartz Slams Fee Metric as 100x XRP Fee Hike Is FloatedPlume opened nBND on Oct. 5, giving investors blockchain-based exposure to Fidelity’s roughly $28 billion Total Bond ETF. But there’s a small catch. The exchange-traded fund (ETF) itself wasn’t tokenized, and its $28 billion hasn’t moved onchain. The nBND vehicle is a receipt token for a Nest vault holding FBND shares, and hours after launch, […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/plume-opens-onchain-door-to-fidelitys-28b-bond-giant899094COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/plume-opens-onchain-door-to-fidelitys-28b-bond-giant-768x432.pngPlume Opens Onchain Door to Fidelity’s $28B Bond GiantBrazil’s government has asked the Supreme Court to strike down the core of the laws that created its licensed betting market, two years after defending them. The filing landed days before licensed sites go dark on Oct. 6, with Justice Luiz Fux yet to rule on industry requests to suspend the ban. Government Lawyers Say […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/brazil-calls-its-own-betting-laws-unconstitutional-as-shutdown-begins899095COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/brazil-calls-its-own-betting-law-unconstitutional-as-shutdown-begins-768x511.jpgBrazil Calls Its Own Betting Laws Unconstitutional as Shutdown BeginsSports-centric prediction market platform Novig says its trading volume nearly doubled around the launch of its Sydney Sweeney campaign, with first-time depositors more than tripling. The company-reported figures cover a window that also included the start of the NFL season, and a new funding round reportedly values Novig at $2 billion. The Figures Overlap With […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/novig-says-trading-jumped-94-after-sydney-sweeneys-viral-ad899096COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/novig-says-trading-jumped-94-after-sydney-sweeneys-viral-ad-768x432.pngNovig Says Trading Jumped 94% After Sydney Sweeney’s Viral AdBrazilian markets, including Ibovespa futures and the iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (EWZ), rose up to 12% overnight after Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, seen as a more market-friendly option, defeated President Lula in the first round of Sunday’s Brazilian presidential election ahead of an impending runoff.     Brazil’s Markets React Favorably to Bolsonaro’s Surprise Lead in […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/brazilian-markets-spike-after-bolsonaros-first-round-election-win899097COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/flavio-bolsonaro-1-768x432.jpgBrazilian Markets Spike After Bolsonaro’s First-Round Election WinThis weekend, the crypto exchange OKX and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) owner Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) submitted a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and said the duo intends to create a 24/7 platform for tokenized U.S. stocks. Tokenized Stocks Move Into the Mainstream In June 2025, tokenized stocks witnessed a […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/wall-street-never-sleeps-ice-and-okx-plot-247-tokenized-stock-trading899005COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/wall-street-never-sleeps-ice-and-okx-plot-247-tokenized-stock-trading-768x432.pngWall Street Never Sleeps: ICE and OKX Plot 24/7 Tokenized Stock TradingStrategy and Blackrock’s IBIT now control a combined 1.653 million bitcoin worth roughly $140.82 billion, nearly 8% of the network’s absolute 21 million supply ceiling. The two piles are almost the same size, but that’s where the resemblance ends. Strategy operates a corporate treasury, while IBIT’s bitcoin backs shares in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) trust. […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-behemoths-strategy-and-ibit-amass-165-million-btc-worth-140b899006COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/strategy-and-blackrocks-ibit-sit-on-140-billion-in-bitcoin-but-differ-768x432.pngBitcoin Behemoths Strategy and IBIT Amass 1.65 Million BTC Worth $140BThe CFTC took the wraps off a potentially sweeping U.S. crypto market framework Monday, opening a 60-day public comment period on rules covering retail crypto commodity transactions. Chairman Michael S. Selig paired the move with an unusually direct message to builders: “Build here.” His pitch is simple but consequential. Washington wants crypto firms operating under […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/cftc-opens-crypto-rulebook-as-selig-tells-industry-build-here899007COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cftc-chairman-selig-backs-prediction-markets-with-new-case-by-case-framework_nwmk-768x432.pngCFTC Opens Crypto Rulebook as Selig Tells Industry ‘Build Here’Geneva, Switzerland — October 5, 2026 — The Office of Justin Sun today announced the newest recipients of the Justin Sun Prize: independent researcher Wouter van Doorn, mathematics Ph.D. student Quanyu Tang, and mathematics researcher Yanyang Li from Nanjing’s Southeast University, recognized for contributions spanning six Erdős problems. Wouter van Doorn is an independent number […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/justin-sun-prizes-new-round-honors-humanai-collaboration-on-erdos-problems899008COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/thehhe_nwmk-768x432.pngJustin Sun Prize’s New Round Honors Human–AI Collaboration on Erdős ProblemsBitcoin rallied to an intraday peak of $86,969 before erasing most of the gains and returning to trade near $85,200 with a $1.71 trillion market cap. Bitcoin Rejection Near $87K Triggers Intraday Volatility Bitcoin wiped out early gains on Monday as the cryptocurrency again appeared to face rejection near $87,000 amid unusual volatility for a […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-fails-to-break-87k-as-cftc-signals-new-crypto-rules899009COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-oct5-2026-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Fails to Break $87K as CFTC Signals New Crypto RulesS&P Global Ratings has introduced a new framework for assessing onchain lending vaults after deposits in the sector surged to $10 billion. S&P Global Brings Wall Street Risk Ratings to DeFi Vaults S&P Global is pushing deeper into crypto markets with a new framework designed to assess the risks of blockchain-based lending vaults. The firm’s […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/sp-global-targets-10b-crypto-lending-market-with-new-risk-framework899010COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sp-global-targets-10b-crypto-lending-market-with-new-risk-framework-768x432.jpgS&P Global Targets $10B Crypto Lending Market With New Risk FrameworkFinCEN, a bureau of the U.S. Treasury Department, is planning to kill two crypto surveillance proposals that spent years hanging over self-custody and privacy tools without ever becoming law. One would have required banks and money transmitters to collect information on certain self-hosted wallet transactions above $3,000 and report larger ones above $10,000. The other […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/us-treasury-moves-to-scrap-proposed-crypto-wallet-mixer-surveillance-rules899011COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/us-treasury-moves-to-scrap-2-crypto-wallet-and-mixer-rules-768x432.pngUS Treasury Moves to Scrap Proposed Crypto Wallet, Mixer Surveillance RulesBitcoin’s notorious halving event is getting closer, and as of Monday, there are now fewer than 80,000 blocks left until that point. When that happens, at block height 1050000, on or around April 12, 2028, block rewards will shrink from 3.125 BTC to 1.5625 BTC. Bitcoin’s Fifth Halving Moves Into View As of today, according […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoins-halving-clock-is-ticking-with-fewer-than-80000-blocks-left899012COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoins-halving-clock-is-ticking-with-fewer-than-80000-blocks-left-768x432.pngBitcoin’s Halving Clock Is Ticking With Fewer Than 80,000 Blocks LeftPublicly traded ether treasury firm Bitmine Immersion Technologies announced Monday that it has edged closer to its stated goal of obtaining 5% of the circulating ETH supply, adding about $41 million worth of the cryptocurrency to its holdings over the last week. Bitmine Nears 5% ETH Supply Target Bitmine said Monday that it obtained an […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/tom-lees-bitmine-nears-5-of-ether-supply-with-41m-eth-buy899013COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bitmine-adds-28086-eth-as-ethereum-treasury-hits-14-8b-768x432.jpgTom Lee’s Bitmine Nears 5% of Ether Supply With $41M ETH BuyStrive bought 2,000 bitcoin for roughly $169 million in a single week, lifting its treasury total to 29,462 BTC. The purchase was about six times larger than Strategy’s latest 334 BTC addition, even though Strategy still controls a stack roughly 29 times Strive’s size. Strive funded the expansion partly through SATA preferred stock and $56.7 […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/strive-buys-2000-bitcoin-as-its-treasury-push-picks-up-steam899014COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/strive-buys-2000-bitcoin-as-its-treasury-push-picks-up-steam-768x432.pngStrive Buys 2,000 Bitcoin as Its Treasury Push Picks up SteamU.S. bitcoin ETFs attracted $241.08 million in the week through Oct. 2, extending their winning streak to three weeks even as inflows slowed sharply from the previous period. Blackrock Adds $450M as Bitcoin ETF Demand Splits The flood of institutional money into bitcoin slowed last week, but it never disappeared. After attracting $2.39 billion in […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-etfs-add-241m-as-3-week-streak-holds-despite-90-slowdown898891COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-etfs-add-241m-as-3-week-streak-holds-despite-90-slowdown-768x432.jpgBitcoin ETFs Add $241M as 3-Week Streak Holds Despite 90% SlowdownBinance has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) product stack built directly into its cryptocurrency exchange to help users analyze markets, automate trading strategies, and build custom financial tools. Three-Tier AI Product Stack Binance unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) product suite Monday designed to integrate customized financial analytics, strategy automation and developer tools directly into […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/binance-brings-vibe-coding-to-crypto-trading-strategies898892COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/binance-ai-pro-brings-vibe-coding-to-crypto-trading-strategies-768x432.jpgBinance Brings ‘Vibe Coding’ to Crypto Trading StrategiesBitcoin’s price held between $85,800 to $86,000 per unit on Oct. 5 at 8:45 a.m. Eastern time, with its larger trend still favoring bulls, yet the market was pressing directly into resistance rather than breaking free. Every tracked daily exponential moving average and simple moving average from 10 through 200 periods remained bullish, while momentum […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-grinds-at-86k-as-resistance-refuses-to-give-way898893COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-grinds-at-86k-as-resistance-refuses-to-give-way-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Grinds at $86K as Resistance Refuses to Give WayStrategy added another 334 BTC for $28.7 million, bringing its bitcoin holdings to exactly 848,000 BTC as of Oct. 4. The company paid an average $85,838.80 per coin in the latest purchase, while its entire bitcoin position carries a $63.97 billion cost basis. Michael Saylor also disclosed a roughly $21 billion third-quarter gain on digital […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/strategys-bitcoin-treasury-reaches-848000-after-334-btc-buy898894COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/strategys-bitcoin-treasury-reaches-848000-after-334-btc-buy-768x432.pngStrategy’s Bitcoin Treasury Reaches 848,000 After 334 BTC BuyMetaplanet sold 10,000 BTC and subsequently bought 11,000 BTC during the third quarter, using the unusual round trip to demonstrate that its bitcoin treasury can be converted into cash when needed. Metaplanet Ends Q3 With 44,000 BTC After Liquidity Test Metaplanet has answered a question hanging over corporate bitcoin treasuries: what happens when creditors want […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/metaplanet-sells-10000-bitcoin-buys-11000-back-to-prove-liquidity898895COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/metaplanet-sells-10000-bitcoin-buys-11000-back-to-prove-liquidity-768x432.jpgMetaplanet Sells 10,000 Bitcoin, Buys 11,000 Back to Prove LiquidityCzech Republic bank Banka has partnered with licensed cryptocurrency exchange Anycoin to offer direct bitcoin trading inside its mobile app. In-App Trading Partners Banka has launched direct bitcoin trading in its mobile app, making it the first domestic commercial bank in the Czech Republic to offer clients seamlessly integrated cryptocurrency transactions. According to a local […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/czechias-partners-banka-adds-direct-bitcoin-trading898896COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/partners-banka-launches-in-app-bitcoin-trading-in-czech-first-768x432.jpgCzechia’s Partners Banka Adds Direct Bitcoin TradingFrench and U.S. law enforcement have dismantled an international network of non-profit associations accused of using humanitarian aid appeals to divert over $2 million to Hamas’ military wing between 2020 and 2026. French Arrests and U.S. Sanctions A joint investigation by French and U.S. law enforcement has uncovered a network of non-profit associations accused of […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/5-indicted-in-france-over-alleged-2m-crypto-aid-to-hamas898897COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/5-indicted-in-paris-over-alleged-2m-crypto-aid-to-hamas-768x432.jpg5 Indicted in France Over Alleged $2M Crypto Aid to HamasThree executives of crypto-linked companies proposed taxing exchanges between cryptocurrencies and stablecoins directly, stressing that this treatment would accelerate the use of crypto as a means of payment and reduce the complexity of calculating these taxes for users. French Crypto Executive Trio Proposes Crypto-to-Stablecoin Exchange Tax A proposal to develop a new crypto taxation regime […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/french-executives-propose-taxing-crypto-to-stablecoin-conversions898898COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/french-tax-agency-sign-768x432.jpgFrench Executives Propose Taxing Crypto-to-Stablecoin ConversionsAn international study published in Nature Ecology and Evolution found that oak trees hit hard by caterpillars in one year delay budburst by about three days the following spring, leaving newly hatched larvae with little fresh food. The shift sharply cuts caterpillar survival and reduces leaf damage to the trees by more than half. Caterpillars […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/oak-trees-have-a-sneaky-trick-to-starve-the-caterpillars-eating-them898783COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/oak-trees-have-a-sneaky-trick-to-starve-the-caterpillars-eating-them-768x432.pngOak Trees Have a Sneaky Trick to Starve the Caterpillars Eating ThemBitcoin can serve investors who want direct ownership, amplified market exposure, or dollar income, according to Michael Saylor. His comparison puts historical volatility at 94% for Strategy’s common stock, 39% for BTC, and 9% for its STRC preferred stock. Saylor Separates Bitcoin Ownership, Amplified Exposure, and Income Investors interested in bitcoin do not all want […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/saylor-maps-three-bitcoin-paths-with-94-39-and-9-volatility898784COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/saylor-bitcoin-volatility-768x432.jpgSaylor Maps Three Bitcoin Paths With 94%, 39%, and 9% VolatilityWebull has joined X’s Cashtag Partner Program to connect stock and cryptocurrency discussions with its investing platform. The agreement also creates opportunities to use social media data alongside market information for investors making their own trading decisions. Webull Connects X’s Crypto Conversations With Trading Investors discussing stocks and cryptocurrencies on X can reach Webull’s trading […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/webull-becomes-x-cashtag-partner-for-crypto-and-stock-trading898785COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/webull-x-cashtags-768x432.jpgWebull Becomes X Cashtag Partner for Crypto and Stock TradingJapan added Russian crypto exchange Garantex to its asset-freeze list this week, joining the U.S. and European Union in targeting a platform Treasury says handled more than $100 million tied to ransomware and other illicit activity. There’s one catch. U.S. authorities seized Garantex’s domain in March 2025, and Treasury says its staff had already shifted […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/japans-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-hits-garantex-with-asset-freeze898786COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/japans-ministry-of-foreign-affairs-hits-garantex-with-asset-freeze-768x432.pngJapan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Hits Garantex With Asset FreezeWhile some national polls favored President Lula over Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, Polymarket accurately predicted the opposite outcome days before the polls, giving Bolsonaro a lead. This behavior is similar to what happened before the 2024 U.S. presidential election, when Trump emerged victorious. Polymarket Beats Polls In the Brazilian Election Prediction markets have become a reliable […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/prediction-markets-beat-traditional-polls-in-brazilian-election898787COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/lula-bolsonaro-election-results-768x432.jpgPrediction Markets Beat Traditional Polls in Brazilian ElectionThe Ethereum Foundation and Open Anonymity Project have launched zkAPI, a system that lets people prepay for AI and other metered services without attaching their billing identity to every request. Live on Ethereum mainnet since Oct. 1, zkAPI uses zero-knowledge proofs and disposable API keys to separate the person paying from what they’re buying. There’s […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ethereums-zkapi-gives-ai-payments-a-privacy-cloak-with-a-catch898788COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ethereums-zkapi-gives-ai-payments-a-privacy-cloak-with-a-catch-768x432.pngEthereum’s zkAPI Gives AI Payments a Privacy Cloak With a CatchXRP’s long history and familiar financial applications help explain its appeal to institutional investors, according to Bitwise’s investment chief. His comments frame advisor interest around confidence in the asset’s longevity and connections to established financial functions. XRP’s Staying Power Gives Advisors Confidence Financial advisors evaluating XRP find assurance in its long track record and recognizable […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/why-xrp-appeals-to-institutional-investors-bitwise-cio-explains898719COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/xrp-price-sept-24-768x432.jpgWhy XRP Appeals to Institutional Investors, Bitwise CIO ExplainsLaw and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The opinion editorial below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. This week brought a legal challenge to the federal chartering route used by crypto businesses, new U.S. […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/this-week-in-crypto-law-october-4-2026898720COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/a-crypto-project-hasnt-delivered-your-tokens--what-can-you-do-768x432.pngThis Week in Crypto Law (October 4, 2026)Bitcoin’s price is putting Uptober’s reputation back on trial. After closing September near $83,560, the leading crypto asset ripped as high as $86,771 Sunday, placing Friday’s $87,177 peak squarely in the crosshairs. Bitcoin’s Uptober Tailwinds Put $87K Wall Back in the Crosshairs Bitcoin’s price entered October with one of its strongest seasonal tailwinds, and Sunday’s […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-knocks-on-87k-as-uptober-bulls-smell-94k898721COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-knocks-on-87k-as-uptober-bulls-smell-94k-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Knocks on $87K as Uptober Bulls Smell $94KThe total crypto market cap recovered from a $50 billion macroeconomic dip to finish the week nearly flat. The altcoin market cap dropped slightly from $1.3 trillion to $1.285 trillion due to mixed overall altcoin performance. Crypto Market Rebounds After Macro-Driven Dip The cryptocurrency market ended a volatile week nearly flat, recovering from a Sept. […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/crypto-weekly-zec-plunges-as-bitcoin-and-ether-hold-key-support-levels898722COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/crypto-weekly-zec-plunges-as-bitcoin-and-ether-hold-key-support-levels-768x432.pngCrypto Weekly: ZEC Plunges as Bitcoin and Ether Hold Key Support LevelsSEC Chair Paul Atkins’ statements come as the agency proposes a new regulatory framework regarding the custody of crypto assets. He stressed that the SEC is taking on the crypto-regulation task after the Senate failed to pass the CLARITY Act last month. SEC Chair Stresses More Crypto Regulation Is Coming The Securities and Exchange Commission […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/atkins-vows-more-crypto-rule-changes-to-keep-markets-onshore898723COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sec-chair-and-logo-768x432.jpgAtkins Vows More Crypto Rule Changes to Keep Markets OnshoreThe Independent Community Bankers of America filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. banking regulator alleging that it overstepped its authority under the National Bank Act by granting national trust bank charters to crypto companies. Allegations of Statutory Overreach The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) filed a federal lawsuit against the Office of the […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/community-bankers-sue-us-banking-regulator-over-side-door-crypto-charters898724COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/community-bankers-sue-occ-over-_side-door_-crypto-charters-768x432.jpgCommunity Bankers Sue US Banking Regulator Over ‘Side Door’ Crypto ChartersZEC’s price has taken a beating after September’s blistering run, tumbling roughly 23% from its Sept. 27 peak of $1,697. The zcash market decline arrived alongside a sharp reversal in Grayscale’s zcash ETF, where aroud $93 million exited during its first negative week. Futures leverage has also been wrung out, leaving ZEC near $1,335 and […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/zcash-price-slides-23-as-grayscale-etf-hits-reverse898639COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/zcash-price-slides-23-as-grayscale-etf-hits-reverse-768x432.pngZcash Price Slides 23% as Grayscale ETF Hits ReverseA bitcoin fund targeting three times its futures benchmark’s daily performance has secured SEC listing approval. The ruling covers a broader commodity lineup and preserves exchange oversight and brokerage obligations as the sponsor pursues market access. Bitcoin’s Daily Futures Moves Get a 3x Target Investors could gain amplified exposure to bitcoin futures through a newly […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/sec-approves-listing-of-bitcoin-etf-targeting-3x-daily-futures-moves898640COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sec-building-768x432.jpgSEC Approves Listing of Bitcoin ETF Targeting 3x Daily Futures MovesDrift victims can finally cash out six months after an April exploit left nearly $295.4 million in verified losses. Yet the numbers show just how long the road to restitution may be. The recovery pool opened with just $3.11 million, putting immediate redemptions at roughly 1 cent on the dollar. The rest of the rescue […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/drift-hack-victims-get-their-money-back-1-cent-at-a-time898641COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/drift-hack-victims-get-their-money-back-1-cent-at-a-time-768x432.pngDrift Hack Victims Get Their Money Back, 1 Cent at a TimeA $6 million crypto vault was drained on Base on Oct. 4, yet the strangest part may be who owned it. Nobody publicly knows. Security firms traced about 1,783 wstETH out of the vault, while onchain records point to an anonymous seven-signer Safe. Base itself wasn’t hacked, Aave’s core contracts haven’t been blamed, and the […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/6m-vanishes-from-crypto-vault-controlled-by-7-mystery-signers898642COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/6m-vanishes-from-crypto-vault-controlled-by-7-mystery-signers-768x432.png$6M Vanishes From Crypto Vault Controlled by 7 Mystery SignersMichael Saylor’s latest message has renewed speculation that Strategy could add to its bitcoin holdings. The company’s orange dot chart accompanies the teaser, following two consecutive weekly acquisitions disclosed in September. Saylor’s Orange Message Puts Another Bitcoin Buy in Focus Strategy could be stacking more bitcoin after Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/more-orange-than-ever-saylor-stirs-strategy-bitcoin-buy-speculation898643COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/strategy-orange-dot-chart-oct-4-768x432.jpg‘More Orange Than Ever’: Saylor Stirs Strategy Bitcoin Buy SpeculationBitcoin consolidated after the prior week’s run to $87,300, its highest since January. As of early Friday morning, it looks to be taking another stab at that $87K price level. The S&P 500 slipped to close out its worst month since June, but the Nasdaq held up better on AI and chip strength. Oil stayed […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/up-and-onwards-week-in-review898559COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/up-and-onwards--week-in-review-768x432.pngUp and Onwards – Week In ReviewA wallet linked to Andrew Tate sent 20,950 HYPE worth $1.87 million to Binance, cashing in part of a $550,000 buy from November 2024 that has grown nearly 20-fold. The Sequence Onchain tracker Lookonchain says the account in question belongs to Andrew Tate, with the wallet (0xfb00…1E9d) having been active on Hyperliquid since late 2024. […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/andrew-tate-lost-727k-on-leverage-but-made-7m-just-holding-hype898560COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/andrew-tates-hype-trade-summary-768x432.jpgAndrew Tate Lost $727K on Leverage But Made $7M Just Holding HYPEXiaomi’s EV factory in Beijing’s Yizhuang district is drawing about 27,000 lottery applications a month for roughly 1,100 tour spots, turning a production line staffed by around 700 robots and robotic arms and about 100 human overseers into a must-see attraction. The plant can finish a Xiaomi SU7 every 76 seconds, a glimpse of the […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/china-built-a-car-factory-so-full-of-robots-it-became-a-tourist-attraction898561COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/china-built-a-car-factory-so-full-of-robots-it-became-a-tourist-attraction-768x432.pngChina Built a Car Factory So Full of Robots It Became a Tourist AttractionThe hashrate public bitcoin miners shed in the first half of 2026 carries an uncomfortable price tag: roughly $1.5 billion in equivalent hardware investment, even at an assumed acquisition price of just $20 per terahash (TH/s). This article first appeared in Miner Weekly, a weekly newsletter by Blocksbridge Consulting curating the latest news in energy, […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoins-great-unplug-15-billion-in-hardware-behind-the-ai-pivot898492COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/miner-weekly-header-1280x720-v2-768x432.jpgBitcoin’s Great Unplug: $1.5 Billion in Hardware Behind the AI PivotA recent report highlights that criminal groups are not only using crypto to launder money, but are actively leaning into crypto investments to generate profits. In addition, cryptocurrencies are facilitating the integration of native groups with foreign actors, providing liquidity and assistance. Crypto Adoption in Latam Gives Criminals Extra Tools The rise of cryptocurrencies in […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/latam-cartels-tap-crypto-to-expand-their-illicit-workflows898493COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/latam-cartels-tap-crypto-to-expand-their-illicit-workflows-768x432.pngLatam Cartels Tap Crypto to Expand Their Illicit WorkflowsCryptocurrencies tied to artificial intelligence (AI) outperformed the broader market in September, according to Grayscale. The rally suggests investors are beginning to value public blockchains as infrastructure for automated commerce, identity verification, and private computing. A $15B Segment Outpaces the Broader Crypto Market Investors are showing greater interest in blockchain services supporting artificial intelligence, according […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/grayscale-sees-potential-ai-crypto-winners-in-a-15b-sector898494COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/grayscale-1-768x432.jpgGrayscale Sees Potential AI Crypto Winners in a $15B SectorXRP liquidation pressure on Binance is easing after months of sharp spikes, suggesting less strain from leveraged trading, according to a new analysis. Sustained gains would still depend on spot buying, trading volume, and supportive price trends. XRP Forced Selling Eases After Repeated Liquidation Spikes XRP traders on Binance are seeing fewer forced position closures […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/xrp-liquidation-pressure-eases-as-spot-demand-remains-the-test898495COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/cryptoquant-xrp-analysis-768x432.jpgXRP Liquidation Pressure Eases as Spot Demand Remains the TestThe XRP Ledger is targeting Oct. 9 for a Batch upgrade that could coordinate payments and asset transfers in one operation. A separate security amendment approaching activation would require server operators to update their software. 8 Actions in One Submission, With Different Execution Rules Payments and asset transfers could settle together under a pending XRP […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/xrp-ledger-targets-oct-9-for-upgrade-bundling-8-transactions898457COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ripple-xrp-upgrade-768x432.jpgXRP Ledger Targets Oct. 9 for Upgrade Bundling 8 TransactionsBitcoin ownership represents a precaution against economic disruption in Robert Kiyosaki’s latest defense of financial preparedness. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author challenged the idea that anticipating trouble reflects pessimism, arguing that protecting wealth can coexist with a positive outlook. Robert Kiyosaki Compares Bitcoin Ownership to Carrying Insurance Holding assets outside government-issued currency is part […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/kiyosaki-sees-bitcoin-as-part-of-a-broader-financial-prepper-bet898458COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/robert-kiyosaki-1-768x432.jpgKiyosaki Sees Bitcoin as Part of a Broader ‘Financial Prepper’ BetThe XRP Ledger has reached nearly 12 million x402 payments as AI agents purchase computing, data, and other online services. Ripple’s engineering leadership describes expanding automated commerce as software buys computing, data, and emerging financial offerings. AI Service Purchases Push XRPL Near 12 Million Payments AI agents’ purchases of digital services have helped bring tracked […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/xrp-ledger-nears-12-million-x402-payments-as-ai-agents-buy-services898459COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/xrp-settlement-activity-2-768x432.jpgXRP Ledger Nears 12 Million x402 Payments as AI Agents Buy ServicesXRP Asia has launched with Ripple and the XRP Ledger Foundation backing to expand XRPL adoption across Asia-Pacific. The Singapore-based organization will combine developer education, startup assistance, and community programs to help teams bring applications to market. XRP Asia Connects Builders Across the Region Developers and startups across Asia-Pacific are getting a dedicated organization to […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/xrp-asia-launches-with-ripple-backing-to-accelerate-xrpl-adoption898460COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/xrp-asia-launch-768x432.jpgXRP Asia Launches With Ripple Backing to Accelerate XRPL AdoptionU.S. President Donald Trump has attached a startling $5,000 payout to the 2026 midterms. If Republicans keep the House and Senate on Nov. 3, Trump says every adult U.S. citizen should receive the money, a promise carrying a price tag of roughly $1.2 trillion. Trump spent Saturday promoting a check that does not yet exist, […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/trump-dangles-5000-checks-in-12-trillion-midterm-stimulus-gamble898461COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/trump-dangles-5000-checks-in-1-2-trillion-midterm-stimulus-gamble-768x432.pngTrump Dangles $5,000 Checks in $1.2 Trillion Midterm Stimulus GambleThe Brazilian election is right ahead, and the cryptocurrency policies of the country, which is ranked as the number one in crypto adoption, might shift as a result. We examine what could happen in the crypto world if President Lula wins, and what would happen if contender Flavio Bolsonaro clinches the victory. Brazil’s Election Will […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/brazil-pits-lulas-crypto-crackdown-vs-bolsonaros-wildcard-stance898462COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/lula-vs-bolsonaro-1-768x432.jpgBrazil Pits Lula’s Crypto Crackdown vs. Bolsonaro’s Wildcard StancePorsche has pulled the plug on its Web3 project and PIONEERS CIRCLE, nearly four years after unveiling a 7,500-piece NFT collection built around the 911. The exit comes with a peculiar wrinkle. Holders keep their PORSCHE 911 NFTs onchain, but the Discord community becomes an archive and the project’s X account goes dark. A collection […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/porsche-closes-nft-club-after-20-million-digital-911-experiment898376COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/porsche-closes-nft-club-after-20-million-digital-911-experiment-768x432.pngPorsche Closes NFT Club After $20 Million Digital 911 ExperimentBitcoin’s price spent Saturday trapped close to $85,000 after Friday’s charge above $87,000 collapsed, but the forecasts surrounding it were anything but quiet. Polymarket traders give bitcoin a 39% chance of touching $100,000 before 2027, Kalshi’s year-end forecast stands at $86,240, Claude Opus 5.5 predicts $91,500, and ChatGPT-6 Astra goes higher at $94,000. Bitcoin’s price […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-at-85k-as-bettors-eye-100k-chatgpt-calls-94k898377COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-at-85k-as-bettors-eye-100k-ai-calls-94k-768x432.pngBitcoin Price at $85K as Bettors Eye $100K, ChatGPT Calls $94KThe Ministry of Finance announced it is already allowing its employees to receive wages in digital rubles, using accounts opened on the Bank of Russia platform. Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market, also hinted that ATMs will process digital ruble withdrawals next year. Ministry of Finance Pays Wages in […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/russia-pays-wages-in-digital-rubles-and-readies-atm-cashouts898378COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/russian-ministry-of-finance-768x432.jpgRussia Pays Wages in Digital Rubles and Readies ATM CashoutsBitcoin’s recovery is drawing support from softer employment figures and renewed investment demand, according to 21shares. The firm’s strategist views reduced expectations for further monetary tightening as favorable for cryptocurrencies heading into the final quarter. Softer Jobs Data Put Bitcoin’s $87K Barrier in Focus Bitcoin broke through $85,000-$86,000 overnight and was testing $87,000 on Oct. […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/analyst-sees-bitcoin-path-to-97k-as-weak-jobs-data-shift-fed-odds898379COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-oct-3-768x432.jpgAnalyst Sees Bitcoin Path to $97K as Weak Jobs Data Shift Fed OddsAccording to data, Bitcoin’s blockchain logged an extremely modest difficulty adjustment at block height 969696, dropping by a mere 0.03%. Hashprice has held above $40 per petahash, while the network’s computational power has remained below 1,000 exahash per second (EH/s). Bitcoin Difficulty Barely Budges With 0.03% Reduction Bitcoin difficulty is an automatic setting that makes […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-miners-bank-strong-september-as-difficulty-barely-budges898380COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/bitcoin-hashrate-enters-first-bear-market-as-ai-pulls-miners-away-768x432.pngBitcoin Miners Bank Strong September as Difficulty Barely BudgesWhile August set a record for dormant bitcoin spending, September still saw a healthy batch of long-idle coins stir, with 5,419.45 BTC valued at $457.23 million shifting to new addresses. Although the pace cooled, dormant spending last month remained comfortably above July’s tally. Sleeping Bitcoin Stirs Across 93 Transfers A great deal of so-called sleeping […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-time-capsules-resurface-as-5419-dormant-btc-moved-in-september898381COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-time-capsules-resurface-as-5419-dormant-btc-moves-in-september-768x432.pngBitcoin Time Capsules Resurface as 5,419 Dormant BTC Moved in SeptemberFlare and Doppler are partnering on an integration to bring direct FXRP vault access to XRP holders through Doppler’s platform. The collaboration will add investment strategies from outside providers as Doppler expands beyond its own yield products. Doppler Plans a Direct Route to Flare Vaults XRP holders using Doppler could soon reach Flare’s vaults from […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/flare-doppler-bringing-direct-fxrp-vault-access-to-xrp-holders898382COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/doppler-and-flare-xrp-1-768x432.jpgFlare, Doppler Bringing Direct FXRP Vault Access to XRP HoldersThe issuer of the second-largest stablecoin in the crypto world proposed a new regime for foreign-regulated stablecoins, where international issuers would be primarily supervised in their home jurisdiction with measures equivalent to those applied in the EU, allowing locally licensed institutions to handle distribution. Circle Proposes New Foreign Stablecoin Regime Under MiCA Circle, the issuer […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/circle-urges-eu-to-scrap-strict-bank-deposit-rules-for-stablecoins898383COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/circle-urges-eu-to-scrap-strict-bank-deposit-rules-for-stablecoins-768x432.pngCircle Urges EU to Scrap Strict Bank Deposit Rules for StablecoinsBitcoin traded between $84,614 and $84,887 on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, after a sharp rejection from a 24-hour intraday high of $87,085, leaving the market wedged between short-term consolidation and a broader bullish structure. The immediate tape has cooled, but every tracked moving average remains bullish while the oscillators are largely neutral, creating a technical […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-gets-squeezed-at-84k-as-85k-becomes-the-next-test898315COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-gets-squeezed-at-84k-as-85k-becomes-the-next-test-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Gets Squeezed at $84K as $85K Becomes the Next TestRoad Town, Virgin Islands October 3, 2026 — BloFin, a top-tier cryptocurrency exchange built for ambitious traders and serious capital, is returning as title sponsor of TOKEN2049 Singapore, marking a major milestone for the company as it celebrates its third anniversary and enters its NEXT WHALE ERA. For BloFin, over the past three years, the […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/blofin-returns-as-token2049-singapore-title-sponsor-opens-its-next-whale-era-chapter-with-3rd-anniversary-afterparty898316COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/blofin_nwmk-768x432.pngBloFin Returns as Token2049 Singapore Title Sponsor, Opens its “next Whale Era” Chapter With 3rd Anniversary AfterpartyBitcoin advocate and Strive executive Adam Livingston has mapped out a path for Strategy’s 847,666 BTC to reach $161.8 billion, about $90 billion more than today. The Claim Strategy’s stack is worth about $71.6 billion at the moment. Bitcoin priced in gold peaked at 40.1 ounces around December 2024 and now sits near 20.4 ounces […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/strategys-847666-bitcoin-could-be-worth-161b-on-a-btcgold-reversal898317COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/strategy-buys-1665-more-bitcoin-as-its-btc-treasury-hits-847666-768x432.pngStrategy’s 847,666 Bitcoin Could Be Worth $161B on a BTC/Gold ReversalFour South Korean lenders shared one panel with Ripple at XRP Seoul 2026 earlier today, in front of a crowd of more than 5,000 people. One Panel, Many Chairs The session was titled “From Cross-Border Payments to Tokenized Deposits,” and the lineup on the slide said more than the title did. A floor-level photo shared […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/four-korean-banks-join-ripple-on-the-xrp-seoul-stage898318COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ripple-logo-768x432.jpgFour Korean Banks Join Ripple on the XRP Seoul StageSpot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) logged a $3.28 million net outflow on Oct. 2, all from Bitwise, while their combined assets dropped about $37 million. The Breakdown According to Sosovalue data, U.S. spot XRP ETFs ended Oct. 2 with total net assets of $1.658 billion. One session earlier, on Oct. 1, that figure was $1.695 […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/xrp-etf-investors-are-now-133m-under-water-on-their-bets898232COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/xrp-etf-dashboard-screenshot-768x432.jpgXRP ETF Investors Are Now $133M Under Water on Their BetsThis week’s stories spanned institutional forecasts, security failures and new crypto products. Citi raised its 12-month bitcoin target to $113,000 and projected $5 billion in crypto fund inflows. NEAR Intents disclosed a $3.8 million exploit, while Zano rewound its chain by 30 days after more than $200 million in illicit token minting. Bitwise launched a […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/citi-calls-for-much-higher-btc-near-etf-goes-live-and-more-weekly-recap898233COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/citi-calls-for-much-higher-btc-near-etf-goes-live-and-more--weekly-recap-768x432.jpgCiti Calls For Much Higher BTC, NEAR ETF Goes Live, And More – Weekly RecapLaw and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The opinion editorial below was written by Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. You funded a crypto project under a token purchase agreement or a Simple Agreement for Future Tokens […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/a-crypto-project-hasnt-delivered-your-tokens-what-can-you-do898234COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/a-crypto-project-hasnt-delivered-your-tokens--what-can-you-do-768x432.pngA Crypto Project Hasn’t Delivered Your Tokens. What Can You Do?Crypto’s rally after a major legislative setback has an unexpected explanation, according to a new Bitwise analysis. Matt Hougan identifies four areas where the outcome created advantages, alongside one risk that could reverse them. Stablecoin Platforms Preserve Customer Rewards Four areas of crypto gained business advantages after the Senate failed to advance the CLARITY Act […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/4-crypto-sectors-gained-from-clarity-act-failure-bitwise-says898194COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitwise-4-crypto-sectors-benefiting-from-clarity-failing-768x432.jpg4 Crypto Sectors Gained From CLARITY Act Failure, Bitwise SaysArthur Hayes thinks artificial intelligence (AI) is unquestionably a bubble, but he’s betting its eventual reckoning could be rocket fuel for crypto. The Managing Partner of Maelstrom expects stressed AI companies and data-center debt to eventually force a government rescue worth multiple trillions of dollars. Meanwhile, his new Flop Labs project is wagering that the […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/arthur-hayes-sees-ai-bubble-ending-in-a-trillion-dollar-rescue898195COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/arthur-hayes-sees-ai-bubble-ending-in-a-trillion-dollar-rescue-768x432.pngArthur Hayes Sees AI Bubble Ending in a Trillion-Dollar RescueStrategy’s bitcoin holdings underpin a business that raises capital and pays investors dollar dividends. Michael Saylor outlined how the company manages cash, financing costs, and different shareholder rights to sustain that income while pursuing bitcoin accumulation. Strategy Uses Bitcoin for Capital and Dollars for Income Investors seeking income from Strategy’s bitcoin-focused business depend on the […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-pays-no-coupon-saylor-details-where-strategy-gets-the-dollars898196COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/michael-saylor-1-768x432.jpgBitcoin Pays No Coupon: Saylor Details Where Strategy Gets the DollarsThe Guardian reviewed a contract showing that a racing and esports content supplier majority-owned by three of Britain’s biggest bookmakers signed a revenue-sharing deal with Santeda, an offshore operator whose brands include Mystake. The deal surfaced in documents from the “Casino Secrets” leak of Curaçao’s gambling regulator. An 18% Cut of Offshore Revenue Filed under […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/casino-secrets-leak-ties-uk-bookmakers-to-offshore-mystake-operator898197COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/casino-secrets-leak-ties-uk-bookmakers-to-offshore-mystake-operator-768x512.jpg‘Casino Secrets’ Leak Ties UK Bookmakers to Offshore Mystake OperatorThe couple revealed chilling details of an attack that took place in December, saying that a group of thieves forced their way into the home and stole hundreds of thousands of pounds in cryptocurrency after threatening to kill the pregnant woman and her unborn child with a knife.   Criminals Threatened to Kill Pregnant Woman […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/masked-robbers-threaten-pregnant-wife-in-uk-crypto-home-attack898115COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/burgllar-in-home-768x432.jpgMasked Robbers Threaten Pregnant Wife in UK Crypto Home AttackDoes Clippy have a meme coin? No, but followers of Microsoft’s X account might have thought so on Thursday when the tech giant’s access was hijacked to promote an unauthorized crypto token.   On Thursday, Microsoft’s official X account began making surprising moves, including following an account promoting an unofficial meme coin inspired by the […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/microsofts-x-account-hijacked-to-promote-clippy-meme-coin898116COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/crisp-microsoft-post-with-msft-highlights-768x432.jpgMicrosoft’s X Account Hijacked to Promote Clippy Meme CoinAave founder Stani Kulechov is criticizing proposals from European regulators that could extend restrictions on stablecoin yield and place new controls around access to DeFi. MiCA Review Puts DeFi Access in Focus Aave founder Stani Kulechov is warning that Europe risks regulating the openness of decentralized finance. Kulechov shared an X thread on Friday expressing […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/aave-founder-warns-eu-mica-review-could-restrict-defi-access898117COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/aave-founder-warns-eu-mica-review-could-restrict-defi-access-768x432.jpgAave Founder Warns EU MiCA Review Could Restrict DeFi AccessFollowing the U.S. Senate’s failure to reach the 60 votes required to pass the CLARITY Act, Stand With Crypto has unveiled an expanded slate of pro-crypto candidates it’s backing in the midterm elections.   Stand With Crypto Endorses Bipartisan Candidates Ahead of Midterm Elections Stand With Crypto (SWC), an American crypto advocacy organization, has said […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/us-midterms-stand-with-crypto-backs-bipartisan-slate-after-senate-bill-fails898118COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/stand-with-crypto-backs-bipartisan-slate-after-senate-bill-fails-768x432.jpgUS Midterms: Stand With Crypto Backs Bipartisan Slate After Senate Bill FailsMost bitcoin treasury companies follow the buy-and-try-to-hold model pioneered by Strategy, the publicly traded giant with nearly $72 billion worth of BTC. But a new entrant to the space says it already plans to sell acquired assets in an effort to beat bitcoin’s price moves. A Different Kind of Strategy On Friday, Supercycle Finance announced […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/meet-the-new-bitcoin-treasury-firm-that-already-plans-to-sell-btc898119COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/bitcoin-treasury-companies-june-8_nwmk-768x432.jpgMeet the New Bitcoin Treasury Firm That Already Plans to Sell BTCBlast, a once-buzzy Ethereum Layer 2 network, is set to shut down later this month after a dramatic decline in activity left the scaler too costly to maintain. Blast Heads for the Exits Launched in early 2024, Blast hailed from the founder of NFT marketplace Blur, Tieshun “Pacman” Roquerre, and arrived with backing from prominent […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ethereum-layer-2-network-blast-to-shut-down-after-revenue-collapse898120COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/blast-price-oct2-2026-768x432.pngEthereum Layer 2 Network Blast to Shut Down After Revenue CollapseSolana ETFs have overtaken XRP products in total net assets after an eight-day inflow streak brought in nearly $254 million. The shift is notable because SOL still has a smaller market capitalization than XRP, yet its ETF complex now represents a much larger share of the underlying token’s value. $254M in 8 Days Sees Solana […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/solana-etfs-overtake-xrp-funds-with-191-billion-in-assets898121COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/solana-etfs-overtake-xrp-etfs-with-1-91-billion-in-assets-768x432.pngSolana ETFs Overtake XRP Funds With $1.91 Billion in AssetsDriven by weak U.S. employment data and a major SEC regulatory proposal, bitcoin briefly reclaimed $87,000 for the first time since Sept. 23. Back near $85,000 as of this writing, bitcoin remains up over the last day. Bitcoin Reclaims $87,000 Amid Weak Labor Data In price action likely to fuel “Uptober” sentiment, the price of […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-taps-87k-as-sec-moves-to-unlock-institutional-custody898122COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoin-price-oct2-2026-768x432.pngBitcoin Price Taps $87K as SEC Moves to Unlock Institutional CustodyA former U.K. National Crime Agency officer, Paul Chowles, has been ordered to repay approximately $2.38 million for stealing 50 bitcoin seized during the investigation of the Silk Road 2.0 dark-web marketplace.   Dark Web Theft and Asset Laundering A disgraced former National Crime Agency officer who stole seized cryptocurrency following an investigation into the […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ex-nca-officer-must-pay-back-24m-after-stealing-seized-bitcoin898123COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ex-nca-officer-must-pay-back-1-8m-after-stealing-seized-bitcoin-768x432.jpgEx-NCA Officer Must Pay Back $2.4M After Stealing Seized BitcoinSBI Holdings has taken full ownership of Bitbank on Oct. 1, folding one of Japan’s busiest XRP markets into one of Ripple’s oldest partners in Asia. The Deal The final share transfer went through on Oct. 1, making Bitbank a wholly owned subsidiary of SBI. The price tag was approximately $290 million (¥46.7 billion), the […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ripple-partner-sbi-completes-takeover-of-japanese-exchange-bitbank898018COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ripple-and-sbi-holdings-logos-768x432.jpgRipple Partner SBI Completes Takeover of Japanese Exchange BitbankSouth Korea is laying the regulatory groundwork to bring stocks, bonds, funds and fractional securities onto blockchain infrastructure from February 2027. New FSC Rules Aim to Move Stocks and Bonds Onchain South Korea is preparing to move a significant portion of its traditional financial market onto blockchain rails. The Financial Services Commission has proposed regulations […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/south-korea-opens-5-trillion-market-to-tokenized-stocks-bonds-in-2027898019COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/south-korea-opens-7-trillion-market-to-tokenized-stocks-bonds-in-2027-768x432.pngSouth Korea Opens $5 Trillion Market to Tokenized Stocks, Bonds in 2027W Group is pleased to share the next stage in the development of hashbank, a fully licensed universal digital bank that combines traditional banking services with the infrastructure of the open Web3 economy in one app. This level of integration remains rare in banking: hashbank brings traditional banking services and connectivity with external crypto wallets […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/the-next-generation-of-banking-w-group-connects-web2-and-web3898020COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/wbit_nwmk-768x432.jpgThe Next Generation of Banking: W Group Connects Web2 and Web3Core Lightning operators running version 26.06.7 or earlier are being actively targeted, the Bitcoin Lightning Network node software project warned on Thursday evening, roughly 10 days after a security patch landed. The team hasn’t identified which vulnerabilities attackers are exploiting or reported any stolen funds. Version 26.06.8 fixes several security problems, including a channel-closing flaw […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-lightning-nodes-targeted-as-core-lightning-sounds-alarm898021COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/shutterstock_1928672840-768x432.jpgBitcoin Lightning Nodes Targeted as Core Lightning Sounds AlarmBitcoin ETFs returned to positive territory on Thursday with $102.67 million in net inflows, led by a powerful day for Blackrock’s IBIT. Blackrock Inflow Offsets Fidelity Outflow Bitcoin wasted little time finding buyers again. A day after its nine-session inflow streak ended, U.S. bitcoin ETFs drew $102.67 million in fresh capital. Blackrock’s IBIT carried the […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/blackrock-drives-103m-bitcoin-etf-rebound-as-btc-price-tops-86k898022COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/blackrock-drives-103m-bitcoin-etf-rebound-as-bitcoin-price-tops-86k-768x432.jpgBlackrock Drives $103M Bitcoin ETF Rebound as BTC Price Tops $86KRipple sent 35 million XRP, worth about $52.4 million, to an unlabeled wallet early Friday, and within three hours that wallet had passed 6.5 million XRP down the line. A Look at the Transfer The alert came from onchain sleuth Whale Alert during the early hours of Oct. 2 with 35,000,000 XRP (valued at $52,425,783) […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/ripple-moves-35m-xrp-and-the-mystery-wallet-forwards-65m-within-hours898023COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ripple-xrp-movements-768x432.jpgRipple Moves 35M XRP and the Mystery Wallet Forwards 6.5M Within HoursPresident Donald Trump told Time the Federal Reserve should not have raised interest rates, yet bitcoin’s price has climbed roughly 13% since the Sept. 16 hike he is complaining about. ‘This Just Happened?’ The exchange came during a White House sit-down on Sept. 28 that Time published as a full interview transcript yesterday. When the […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-is-up-13-since-the-rate-hike-trump-says-the-fed-got-wrong898024COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/image-of-trump-768x432.jpgBitcoin Price Is up 13% Since the Rate Hike Trump Says the Fed Got WrongThe IMF praised El Salvador’s performance, declaring that its economy continued to perform strongly amidst ongoing security improvements and efforts to reduce imbalances. Nonetheless, the institution highlighted that the bitcoin goals were not met, but issued a waiver based on “strong corrective measures and renewed commitments.” IMF Issues Bitcoin Waiver, Authorizes $138 Million Disbursement to […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/imf-waives-el-salvadors-bitcoin-breach-to-unlock-138m-payout897868COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/imf-logo-signboard-768x432.jpgIMF Waives El Salvador’s Bitcoin Breach to Unlock $138M PayoutPolymarket traders give a 59.5% chance that bitcoin touches $90,000 before October ends, and a 49.5% chance that it drops to $80,000. The Contract Polymarket’s odds stand at 56% for a contract that says bitcoin will be “above $90,000 this month”. By early this morning, the price on that contract had risen to 59.5 cents […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/bitcoin-price-to-reach-90k-in-october-polymarket-sets-odds-at-60897869COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/bitcoins-october-90000-prediction-chart-768x432.pngBitcoin Price to Reach $90K in October? Polymarket Sets Odds at 60%Recent opinions from participants in focus groups and reports from investors in Trump’s own crypto endeavors signal a shift in the views of the crypto crowd about his crypto dealings, even as he has supported clear regulations for the crypto industry. Trump’s Crypto Image: Big in the Industry, Falling out With Retail Recent reports have […]]]>https://zalezsky.coinsnews.com/young-crypto-voters-slam-trump-token-sales-as-greedy-cash-grabs897870COINS NEWShttps://static.news.bitcoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/trump-768x432.jpgYoung Crypto Voters Slam Trump Token Sales as Greedy Cash Grabs