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DePIN Day Singapore 2025: Building the Real-World Layer of Web3
DePIN Day Singapore 2025, co-hosted by Fluence and Protocol Labs, will gather global builders focused on decentralized physical infrastructure networks during TOKEN2049.
Tether to tap Rumble through upcoming wallet to drive USAT adoption in US
Tether plans to use Rumble's platform and a forthcoming crypto wallet to boost the adoption of its new US-focused stablecoin, USAT.
BNB Chain’s X Account Hacked: CZ Warns Users to Stay SAFU from Phishing Scam
BNB Chain's official X account was hacked to promote a phishing airdrop scam, prompting founder CZ to warn users against connecting their wallets.
XRP Holds $2.85 After 3% Swing as ETF Hopes Dented by Profit-Taking
XRP consolidated around $2.85 after a 3% swing, as profit-taking tempered optimism fueled by ETF hopes.
Aptos partners with Trump family’s WLFI to integrate USD1
Aptos is partnering with the Trump family's World Liberty Financial to integrate the USD1 stablecoin onto the Aptos Network on October 6th.
Ripple CTO David Schwartz to Step Back, Joins Board
Ripple CTO David Schwartz is stepping back from daily duties to join the board as CTO emeritus.
Bank of Korea Weighs Deposits for Stablecoin Reserves
The Bank of Korea proposed mandatory deposits of reserve assets at the central bank for won-based stablecoin issuers.
Swiss Bank Sygnum Unveils Bitcoin Yield Fund as BTC DeFi Demand Grows
Sygnum launched the BTC Alpha Fund, partnering with Starboard Digital, to offer institutional investors 8%-10% annual yield on Bitcoin via arbitrage.
AI agents need crypto to operate in financial markets: Coinbase exec
A Coinbase executive asserts that crypto is essential for AI agents to function in financial markets due to outdated traditional finance infrastructure.
SEC’s tokenized stock push has unclear benefits for crypto: Dragonfly Exec
Dragonfly Exec Rob Hadick believes tokenized stocks will benefit traditional finance but offers unclear advantages for the broader crypto industry.
Bakkt Jumps 17% as Benchmark Lifts Target, Extending 170% Two-Week Rally
Bakkt Holdings shares surged 17%, continuing a two-week rally of over 170%, after Benchmark Company significantly raised its price target to $40.
Trump-Linked Firm Boosts Dogecoin Mining as Difficulty Peaks
Thumzup Media, linked to the Trump family, invested $2.5 million into DogeHash Technologies to expand Dogecoin mining operations amid rising difficulty.
Falling rates could ignite new ‘DeFi summer,’ says Aave founder
Aave founder Stani Kulechov believes falling interest rates will create arbitrage opportunities, potentially sparking a new bull market for DeFi yields.
High price masks an uncomfortable truth: Crypto isn’t sovereign
Rising cryptocurrency prices obscure the critical flaw that current crypto systems lack true sovereignty due to reliance on monolithic global networks.
House Republicans to probe Gary Gensler’s deleted texts
House Republicans are investigating former SEC Chair Gary Gensler's deleted text messages with the SEC's Office of Inspector General.
Ethical hackers save crypto billions, SEAL’s Safe Harbor makes it possible
SEAL's Safe Harbor Agreement provides legal protection for ethical hackers to intervene during crypto exploits, saving billions.
I funded my lifestyle from Bitcoin, not Telegram: Pavel Durov
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov revealed he funded his lifestyle through early Bitcoin investments, not Telegram's operations.
SEC staff open to advisers using trust companies as crypto custodians
SEC staff issued a no-action letter allowing investment advisers to use state trust companies as crypto custodians under specific safeguards.
MEXC Ventures Raises Ethena Investment to $66M
MEXC Ventures increased its total investment in the Ethena ecosystem to $66 million, including a new $14 million purchase of ENA tokens.
Ripple and Coinbase to qualify as crypto custodians under new SEC staff guidance
New SEC staff guidance allows state-chartered trust companies to act as qualified crypto custodians, benefiting firms like Ripple and Coinbase.
Stripe’s new tool can make stablecoins ‘with just a few lines of code’
Stripe launched Open Issuance, a tool allowing businesses to easily launch and manage custom stablecoins with minimal coding.
Will institutions follow Bitcoin onto other chains?
Institutional adoption of Bitcoin ETFs is high, but accessing DeFi yields via wrapped BTC introduces complex security and compliance risks.
White House drops Brian Quintenz from CFTC chair consideration
The White House has withdrawn Brian Quintenz, policy lead at a16z, from consideration to lead the CFTC.
Solana ETF approvals rumored to arrive next week as issuers prepare for launch
Solana spot ETF approvals are rumored for next week, between October 6-10, following the SEC's adoption of new generic listing standards.
White House Withdraws Pro-Crypto Brian Quintenz's Name From CFTC Chair Nomination
The White House withdrew Brian Quintenz's nomination to chair the CFTC after facing a month-long confirmation fight.
FOMC Rate Cuts Loom as Bitcoin Holds Above $109,500 EMA
Bitcoin is holding above the $109,500 EMA support level while markets anticipate future FOMC rate cuts.
Strategy increases STRC dividend rate to 10.25%, declares October cash distribution
Strategy raised the annual dividend rate for its STRC Preferred Stock to 10.25% and declared an October cash dividend.
Will ‘Bitcoin staking’ on Starknet really make BTC productive?
Starknet introduced trustless Bitcoin staking via wrapped assets to activate dormant BTC supply and enhance network security.
Trump admin pulls Brian Quintenz as CFTC nominee: Report
The Trump administration has reportedly withdrawn Brian Quintenz's nomination to chair the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
White House withdraws nomination of Brian Quintenz for CFTC chair
The White House withdrew Brian Quintenz's nomination to lead the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
LA Sheriff’s Deputy Pleads Guilty to Crypto Criminal Conspiracy
A former LA Sheriff's Deputy, Michael David Coberg, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to a crypto extortion scheme.
Circle Partners with Deutsche Börse to Bring USDC to European Markets
Circle and Deutsche Börse Group partnered to integrate USDC and EURC stablecoins across Deutsche Börse's European financial infrastructure.
US Regulators Probe 200+ Firms Over Unusual Trading Ahead of Crypto-Treasury Deals
US regulators are investigating over 200 firms with crypto treasuries for potential insider trading based on unusual stock activity.
U.S. SEC Takes Preliminary Step to Expand Universe of Crypto Custody to State Trusts
The SEC issued a no-action letter allowing registered advisers to use state trust companies for crypto custody.
Balchunas says tokenized stocks unlikely to disrupt ETFs as SEC gears up for rule change
ETF analyst Eric Balchunas believes tokenized stocks offer convenience but will not significantly disrupt the ETF market.
Ripple chief technology officer to step back, join board
Ripple CTO David Schwartz will step back from daily duties after 13 years to join the company's board.
SEC opens the door for investment advisers to use state trusts as crypto custodians
The SEC issued a no-action letter allowing investment advisers to use state-chartered trust companies as qualified custodians for crypto assets.
Crypto companies ramp up US hiring in 2025 amid regulatory clarity
Crypto companies are significantly increasing US hiring in 2025 due to new legislation and regulatory clarity, reversing previous overseas talent migration.
SOL retail longs briefly flushed, but traders’ bullish forecast unchanged
SOL saw a brief price dip to $205 due to US shutdown fears, but large traders bought the dip while retail longs were liquidated.
Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s deleted texts under scrutiny from House Republicans
House Republicans are scrutinizing former SEC Chair Gary Gensler over nearly a year of deleted text messages from his government phone.
Why Michael Saylor Is Building Toward a Trillion-Dollar Bitcoin Balance Sheet
Michael Saylor envisions Strategy accumulating a trillion dollars in Bitcoin to reinvent the global credit system with superior yields.
Robinhood Eyes Global Expansion After US Prediction Markets Success
Following massive success in US prediction markets, Robinhood is now engaging regulators to expand these offerings globally, starting with the UK.
Stripe to help companies to launch their own stablecoins, reportedly apply for federal banking charter
Stripe announced Open Issuance, enabling businesses to launch custom stablecoins, and is reportedly seeking a federal banking charter.
Tether Co-Founder Just Made The Worst Crypto Donation Of The Year
Tether co-founder Brock Pierce made a $1 million donation to Eric Adams' campaign just before Adams dropped out of the NYC mayoral race.
AI Predicts Chainlink To Surpass XRP Ledger – Here’s Why
AI analysis suggests Chainlink will surpass the XRP Ledger in institutional relevance due to its role as neutral, cross-chain interoperability infrastructure.
SEC's Bow to DoubleZero Carries Major Weight for Decentralized Infrastructure: Peirce
SEC Commissioner Peirce views the no-action letter granted to DoubleZero as a positive step for decentralized infrastructure projects (DePIN).
Solana-centric Upexi taps SOL Big Brain for advisory committee alongside Arthur Hayes
Upexi appointed Solana investor SOL Big Brain to its advisory committee, joining Arthur Hayes.
BNB Nears $1,130 as Analysts Eye Key Resistance and Parabolic Advance
BNB is trading near $1,028, approaching critical $1,130 resistance amid bullish momentum and a parabolic chart structure.
FLOKI Price Holds Near Demand Zone As Market Anticipates Major Breakout Move
FLOKI is consolidating near a demand zone, with analysts setting long positions and projecting potential breakouts toward higher resistance levels.
Ripple’s David Schwartz announces departure as CTO by end of year
Ripple CTO David Schwartz is stepping down by year-end after over a decade but will join the board.
Pro Bitcoin traders' view on BTC’s flash crash to $112.6K: Did anything change?
Pro Bitcoin traders remain uneasy despite recent gains, as derivatives show heightened fear linked to broader economic concerns.
EU watchdog pushes for stablecoin ban: Report
The European Systemic Risk Board reportedly recommended banning stablecoins jointly issued across the EU and other regions.
IBIT flips to in-kind creations: what it means for spreads, taxes and flows
BlackRock's IBIT Bitcoin ETF now supports in-kind creations and redemptions, promising tighter spreads and tax advantages for authorized participants.
Stripe’s Bridge Launches Platform for Businesses to Create Custom Stablecoins
Stripe's Bridge division launched Open Issuance, a platform enabling businesses to quickly create and manage custom stablecoins with customizable features and shared liquidity.
Chainlink integrates with Swift to let funds process transactions onchain
Chainlink integrated its execution layer with Swift messaging, enabling banks to trigger onchain transactions using existing infrastructure.
What Crypto Whales Are Buying for Gains in October
Crypto whales are accumulating Litecoin (LTC), SPX6900 (SPX), and Ondo (ONDO) amid recent market dips, positioning for potential October gains.
FuturoMining Expands Cloud Mining Options for Dogecoin Users in 2025
FuturoMining is expanding its cloud mining options for Dogecoin users in 2025, offering sustainable, low-barrier entry contracts.
Ethereum (ETH) News Today: SWIFT Teams Up With Consensys to Build Blockchain Prototype on Ethereum Network
SWIFT is collaborating with Consensys to build a blockchain prototype using Ethereum's Layer-2 solution, Linea, involving over 30 global financial institutions.
Chainlink Crypto Consolidates Near $21 with Breakout Potential Toward $47
Chainlink is consolidating near $21, needing to hold $20 support to potentially target $47, with $22 as a key immediate resistance.
Bitcoin Steady, but Bitfinex Warns of Downside Risks as U.S. Government Shutdown Looms
Bitcoin remained steady despite a looming U.S. government shutdown, which Bitfinex analysts warn could increase volatility and delay regulatory progress.
Another Dark Web Crypto Takedown and Exchange Closure
Kazakhstan's financial crime agency shut down the RAKS crypto exchange for laundering millions via darknet markets.
Dogwifhat (WIF) Holds $0.73 as Traders Weigh Consolidation Phase
Dogwifhat (WIF) is consolidating around $0.73, showing strong intraday buying support near $0.70 despite bearish daily pressure.
Chainlink, Swift and UBS succesfully pilot tokenized fund solution to revolutionize $100 trillion industry
Chainlink, Swift, and UBS piloted a tokenized fund solution using existing Swift infrastructure to streamline asset management workflows.
Coinbase’s Bitcoin-Backed Loans Surpass $1B as Exchange Prepares to Lift Borrowing Cap
Coinbase's Bitcoin-backed loan program has exceeded $1 billion in originations, prompting plans to raise the borrowing cap from $1 million to $5 million.
Pendle downplays major break after seemingly lone actor began minting PT and YT token swaps
Pendle confirmed an onchain wallet drain where an actor is minting and dumping PT/YT tokens, but assures the protocol itself was not hacked.
Republic to Tokenize Animoca Brands Equity on Solana to Broaden Investor Access
Republic plans to tokenize Animoca Brands' equity on the Solana blockchain to increase global investor access.
10 Key Indicators Suggest Uptober Could Fuel Crypto Market Upside
Ten internal, macro, technical, and on-chain signals suggest the crypto market is positioned for significant upside during October.
Vercel CEO Takes Selfie With Israel’s Netanyahu, Spurring Flurry of Backlash
Vercel's CEO sparked intense backlash after posting a selfie with Israeli PM Netanyahu, leading to employee resignations and contract cancellations.
SUI Declines 3% as $144M Token Unlock Spurs Selloff
SUI dropped 3.3% to $3.21 following a $144 million token unlock, signaling strong selling pressure.
Four Pharma Firms Ditched Medicine Development And Dived Into Crypto
Four medical and pharmaceutical companies have recently pivoted their core business to focus on establishing digital asset treasuries, primarily in cryptocurrencies like SOL and LTC.