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Big Tech’s eMudhra fixes may leave crypto bots exposed, CertiK warns
CertiK says crypto trading bots and exchange applications may remain exposed to the eMudhra certificate flaw because browser fixes may not protect all software.
5 alternatives to Ledger to store your Bitcoin
Hardware wallets aren’t the only way to protect your crypto, but from ETFs and passkeys to multisig accounts, each alternative has its own risks and trade-offs.
GTA 6 Trailer Features 'Dacity' Meme Coin—Here's What Traders Think It'll Do
Grand Theft Auto 6 is rumoured to feature a meme coin, and crypto traders are speculating on how prominently Rockstar will integrate it.
Standard Chartered signs definitive agreements to acquire Zodia Custody
Standard Chartered has signed definitive agreements to acquire Zodia Custody, subject to regulatory approval.
OCC finalizes GENIUS Act rules for stablecoin issuers and custody
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency’s final rule covers payment stablecoin issuance and some custody activities, with the GENIUS Act framework taking effect in mid-Januar…
Morning Minute: Bitcoin Tops JPMorgan’s Ten-Year Forecast for All Assets
The bank has Bitcoin outperforming all asset classes spanning real estate, stocks and gold over the next 10-15 years.
Why centralized exchanges refuse to list legacy crypto tokens without explicit SEC immunity
Vault12 raised $17.45 million selling VGT in 2018 and says it met or dropped every promise, yet the token has never traded on a centralized exchange.
Japanese visitors may be able to pay with yen stablecoins in South Korea under Shinhan-SBI pact
The collaboration will explore card-linked merchant payments for Japanese visitors in South Korea and peer-to-peer wallet transfers among broader cross-border trade remittances.
Standard Chartered signs definitive deal to acquire Zodia Custody
The signing follows shareholders’ acceptance of Standard Chartered’s non-binding offer in May, with regulatory approvals still pending.
Dogecoin wallet, app teams unite in push to give DOGE more everyday uses
Dogecoin Labs will combine MyDoge, DogeOS and merchant payment tools as developers try to turn coin holders into customers for applications and businesses.
Dogecoin Labs launches as DOGE ecosystem seeks growth beyond meme-driven demand
Dogecoin Labs, backed by the Dogecoin Foundation, unites MyDoge, DogeOS and Such App to push DOGE into payments and DeFi.
Bitcoin volatility nears 2026 lows as traders brace for Fed decision and US midterms
Bitcoin volatility is approaching its 2026 lows, with K33 pointing to weak trading activity ahead of several potential market catalysts.
OCC Finalizes GENIUS Act Stablecoin Rules Ahead of January Deadline
The rule sets reserve, redemption and risk standards for issuers, but the OCC has yet to say when it will begin accepting applications.
'Mentality Issue': PlayStation Founder Waves Away Disc Ownership Anger
PlayStation founder Ken Kutaragi pushed back against anger at Sony's decision to stop producing physical game discs.
Bitcoin risk management grows more popular as the 'just bet on price' era fades
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First out the gate: OCC debuts final rule implementing Trump-signed GENIUS Act
OCC published its final GENIUS Act stablecoin rule, effective Jan. 18, dropping a proposed presumption on third-party rewards arrangements.
OCC's final rule to start fresh in weighing stablecoin rewards against GENIUS Act ban
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is the first of several federal agencies to finish writing regulations under the act.
BitGo launches innovation unit to design crypto’s next breakout application
BitGo Labs will initially focus on the intersection of AI and crypto, stating that the AI economy needs crypto financial infrastructure.
Probly Wraps Up TOKEN2049 Singapore and WHALE3RA, Strengthening Its Presence in On-Chain Prediction Markets
The British Virgin Islands, Road Town, October 2026 — Probly, an on-chain prediction market for sports, politics, crypto, finance, and global events, has concluded its participatio…
PancakeSwap TVL tops $380M as major fee overhaul heads to vote
PancakeSwap’s proposed fee-sharing overhaul would give liquidity providers 88% of swap fees and cut CAKE emissions by 69%, as BNB Chain’s DeFi activity expands.
France proposes liability for crypto exchanges offering DeFi access
French authorities want crypto exchanges to conduct checks on DeFi protocols and face liability for certain customer losses under proposed changes to EU crypto rules.
Bitcoin ‘top buyers’ halt BTC price upside with $87.7K now key: Glassnode
Bitcoin price current resistance near $87,000 was reinforced by investors who bought BTC in late 2025, per new research.
Crypto rises with Asian tech stocks, zcash extends gain after setting upgrade date
Bitcoin rose to a one-week high as Asian tech stocks rebounded and SpaceX and Tesla formed committees to explore a merger.
Live updates: Bitcoin rises to $84,000 as SpaceX leads markets higher
South Korea data center player Elice surged 30% after plunging about the same amount following its IPO one day earlier.
UK Banks Hit With 10,000 Complaints Over Blocked Crypto Transfers in 90 Days: Report
Lloyds drew the most complaints despite having no published policy restricting crypto transfers, according to a Stand With Crypto report.
Shinhan, SBI make Japan-Korea tourist spending a test case for yen stablecoins
The companies will assess safeguards for travelers and whether stablecoins can speed up trade settlement between South Korea and Japan.
Zcash rallies 12% as developers finalize NU7 activation height
Zcash extended triple-digit year-to-date gains as developers agreed on the NU7 mainnet activation height, targeting Nov. 5, with node synchronization work still pending.
Drift exploiter sends $109M in Ether to Tornado Cash in 2 days
Wallets linked to the $295 million April hack still held $138 million in Ether after sending another $46 million to the mixer Wednesday.
SpaceX and Tesla explore merger that would unite more than 30,000 bitcoin
Independent committees are assessing a potential tie-up, while strong SpaceX earnings lift shares ahead of Tesla’s results.
Monero futures are again heating with leverage, raising volatility risks
Open interest has topped $300 million and price is back above $600. A similar setup was seen before January's crash.
Tether leads $15 million funding round for AI-focused payment startup Mural
The Series A round, which included participation from North Island Ventures and existing investors, brings New York-based Mural's total funding to $28 million.
Ether ETF outflows continue, pass $1B in October so far
US spot Ether ETFs have shed $1.08 billion so far in October, the biggest monthly outflow of 2026, while Bitcoin ETF inflows slowed after Monday’s spike.
Zcash developers confirm November date for upgrade that triples payment speed
The NU7 upgrade will cut the time between Zcash blocks to 25 seconds from 75 seconds. The chosen block height still has to be merged into the spec and shipped in node software.
Malaysia central bank launches DLT platform for tokenized bonds
The platform tracks tokenized securities ownership and transfers, linking to Malaysia’s RENTAS+ system to settle corresponding payments in central bank money.
Ripple brings Wall Street into 24/7 stock bets, but HSBC warns markets are still thin
Institutions can trade through Ripple Prime and post RLUSD as collateral. Finding enough buyers and sellers for large positions could prove harder.
Tech giants rush to block 8 eMudhra certs that could enable fake sites
A private key generation flaw allowed anyone to guess them and forge HTTPS certificates for any website.
Solana’s Alpenglow, its biggest network overhaul since 2020, goes live Wednesday
Alpenglow will replace the voting system Solana has used since 2020, targeting roughly 150-millisecond finality after months of testing that included a failed migration and rollbac…
A company that vouches for websites had secret keys so weak that 8 of them were cracked
Eight secret keys at eMudhra, an Indian firm that vouches for websites, were compromised. This is a generic, not crypto-specific, risk.
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