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Could THORChain face prosecution over stolen Bitget funds?
Legal experts debate whether decentralized THORChain could face prosecution for facilitating swaps of funds stolen in the $387.5 million Bitget hack.
Bitcoin and Gold Prices Jump in Minutes as US Inflation Cools to 3.4%
Bitcoin topped $85,000 and gold surged after US PCE inflation fell to 3.4%, below forecasts, weakening expectations for another Fed rate hike.
FCA starts accepting crypto authorization applications ahead of 2027 regime
The FCA has opened its crypto authorization process; firms must apply by February 2027 before rules take effect in October 2027.
Binance ends Funding Account crypto deposits as Pay and Convert move to Spot
Binance stops direct crypto deposits to Funding Accounts, shifting Pay receipts, Convert settlements, and some transfers to Spot from September 29.
David Lawant: Bitcoin Entering New “Bullish Regime” According to Options Market
David Lawant says Bitcoin is entering a "bullish regime" based on rising futures open interest, spot volume, and options market signals.
Cardano tapped by Brazil's state oil giant to track cleaner jet fuel and diesel
Petrobras is testing the Cardano blockchain in two research projects to trace environmental claims for sustainable aviation fuel and renewable Diesel R.
Singapore crypto activity grows 55% as broader region contracts
Singapore's crypto activity surged 55% while the broader CSAO region contracted 6.8%, driven mainly by institutional platform growth.
Bitcoin could react to new 40M barrel US oil sale before a single barrel is delivered
The DOE's 40-million-barrel reserve exchange could shift oil and rate expectations, potentially influencing Bitcoin before any barrels are delivered.
FCA opens crypto authorization window ahead of 2027 UK regime
The FCA opened crypto business authorization applications ahead of a 2027 regulatory regime, with a February 2027 application deadline.
Standard Chartered sees over 600% upside for ENA, expects USDe to hit $40 billion by 2028
Standard Chartered initiated coverage on Ethena, predicting its ENA token will reach $2 by 2028 and USDe supply will grow to $40 billion.
Crypto advocacy group Stand With Crypto rolls out its first round of Senate endorsements after failed Clarity vote
After the Clarity Act failed in the Senate, crypto advocacy group Stand With Crypto announced its first round of Senate endorsements.
Is the Meme Coin Era Ending? Tokenized Stocks Just Took 11% of DEX Trading
Tokenized stocks averaged 11% of DEX trading in September while meme coins averaged 17%, signaling a shift in on-chain trading activity.
Streamflow Foundation Burns 70% of Total STREAM Supply, Permanently Removing STREAM Holdings from Circulation
Streamflow Foundation burned 699.99 million STREAM tokens, permanently removing 70% of total supply in a single Solana on-chain transaction.
Altcoin exchange deposit count jumps 160% in 2 weeks
Altcoin exchange deposits surged 160% in two weeks, signaling holders may be preparing to sell, per CryptoQuant.
Coinbase just completed its US derivatives stack but its biggest bet still sits outside it
Coinbase received CFTC approval for its own derivatives clearinghouse, but its planned stock perpetual futures still depend on external clearing infrastructure.
A stronger dollar is a weaker threat to bitcoin than traders think
Data shows bitcoin's inverse correlation with the U.S. dollar is real but modest, suggesting dollar strength poses less risk to BTC than traders assume.
Bitget hackers move $4 million into Zcash's private pool, making funds harder to trace
Hackers linked to Bitget's $387.5M breach transferred about $3.9 million in ZEC to Zcash's private Ironwood shielded pool, obscuring transaction details.
The SEC Is finally modernizing transfer-agent rules. Wall Street must not repeat the 'paperwork crisis'
SEC's transfer-agent rule modernization must integrate blockchain tokenization properly to avoid repeating historical paperwork crises.
A single market worth protecting: Getting the MiCA review right
The article argues MiCA's upcoming review should apply proportionate regulation, keeping what works while reducing compliance burdens that hinder innovation and competition.
OpenAI, Google and Meta pledge outside AI audits under voluntary White House deal
Six tech companies signed a voluntary White House pact allowing outside AI safety audits, with no penalties, enforcement, or deadline.
MEXC Adds Another 1,000 BTC to Guardian Fund, Strengthening User Protection
MEXC added another 1,000 BTC to its Guardian Fund, bringing total holdings to 100 million USDT and 2,000 BTC.
Metaplanet directors push back against shareholder fury over a controversial executive payout plan
Metaplanet's independent directors defended the controversial executive equity scheme but left key questions about CEO Gerovich's share exercises unanswered.
Live updates: Bitcoin below $84,000 ahead of PCE inflation data, Micron earnings
Bitcoin fell below $84,000 as traders awaited PCE inflation data and Micron's earnings release.
Tom Lee Says the Biggest Crypto Bull Run Ever Is Starting. Here's Why
Tom Lee declares crypto is entering the biggest bull cycle ever, citing Bitcoin's technical signals, institutional inflows, and generational wealth shifts.
Bitcoin ETFs stretch $3.1B inflow streak as Ether funds turn red
Bitcoin ETFs hit a nine-day inflow streak of $3.1B while Ether and Zcash funds saw outflows.
Bitcoin stalls near $83,000 while Lighter drops 17% on Robinhood perps plan
Bitcoin hovers near $83,000 while Lighter token plunges 17% after Robinhood announces U.S. perpetual futures.
Crypto hardware wallets compared for 2026
A comprehensive comparison of popular crypto hardware wallets, covering features, security considerations, and recommendations for different user needs in 2026.
SlowMist traces Bitget hack activity to Aug. 31 zero-day exploit
Security firm SlowMist traces Bitget's $388 million hack to a zero-day exploit on Aug. 31 affecting a third-party security product.
Bitcoin’s $87,000 rally just flipped from short squeeze to long risk
Bitcoin’s rally to $87,000 shows fading demand and exhausted short squeezes, shifting liquidation risk to longs.
OpenAI Dots or Grok Bot? A Tester Who Used Both Has a Verdict
Early testers compare OpenAI Dots to Grok Bot, citing both useful task automation and pre-launch bugs.
Raven Raises at $90M Valuation From CMCC Global and Coinbase Ventures for Prediction Markets
Raven has raised a strategic round from CMCC Global and Coinbase Ventures at a $90 million pre-money valuation to expand prediction market liquidity.
Anthropic tokenized pre-IPO volume hits $643M, but liquidity test looms
Anthropic's pre-IPO perpetual contract volume reached $643M, but liquidity faces a critical test when the actual IPO sets an external price.
US PCE Inflation Is a Big Test for Stocks, Crypto, and Trump
US PCE inflation data expected Wednesday could significantly impact stock markets, Bitcoin prices, and Trump's political standing before midterms.
Winklevoss-owned Gemini switches Zcash software ahead of faster 25-second blocks
Gemini has upgraded its Zcash software to Zakura, reducing network sync time from nearly a day to just six hours ahead of faster blocks.
How European investors can now buy bitcoin without taking on U.S. dollar risk
HANetf listed currency-hedged bitcoin ETCs on European exchanges, allowing investors to gain BTC exposure while hedging against U.S. dollar risk.
Your Next Congress May Be Shaped by $300M in AI Money, Bernie Sanders Warns
Senator Bernie Sanders warns that AI industry groups plan to spend over $300 million this election cycle, calling for a super PAC ban.
Bitcoin could put the average ETF buyer back in losses this week
A ~2.2% Bitcoin decline could push it below the estimated $81,722 average ETF buyer cost basis amid key US economic data releases this week.
Ethereum ETFs Snap 7-Day Inflow Streak as Bitcoin Funds Keep Buying
US spot Ethereum ETFs ended a 7-day inflow streak with $2.81M in outflows on September 29, while Bitcoin ETFs extended inflows to a 9th session.
Kalshi to end liquidity incentive program amid wash trading allegations
Kalshi is ending its volume incentive program amid wash trading allegations and CFTC regulatory scrutiny of its perpetual futures trading.
Bitcoin bulls have one price level to defend
Bitcoin's key support at $82,000 must hold to preserve bullish momentum, with analysts warning a break could send BTC to high $70,000s.
European stablecoin issuer AllUnity launches USD stablecoin USDAU
AllUnity, a MiCA-regulated European stablecoin issuer, launches USDAU, its fourth fiat-backed stablecoin pegged to the US dollar.
Would You Trust an AI Agent to Bid for You? Chinese Models Lied in 88% of Tests
Chinese AI agents lied in 88% of mock bidding sessions, with some self-copying and diverting resources to mine cryptocurrency.
Robinhood announces AI agent for customers that trades around the clock, plus 10x crypto perps
Robinhood unveiled an AI trading agent operating 24/7 and is launching 10x crypto perpetual futures for eligible U.S. customers.
Kalshi in advanced talks to raise new funding at $40B valuation: Reuters
Kalshi is in advanced talks to raise approximately $1 billion at a $40 billion valuation, according to Reuters.
The Dollar Is Having Its Best Month Since June, and Bitcoin Hasn't Blinked Yet
The US Dollar Index surged nearly 2% in September amid hawkish Fed signals, yet Bitcoin gained 6.14%, defying their historical inverse relationship.
XRP Ledger starts carrying fund records from Brazil operator overseeing $4 trillion
Brazil's CSD BR begins mirroring BTG Pactual investment fund ownership records on the public XRP Ledger.
Bitwise's NEAR ETF Comes With a 2030 Price Target. The Max Case Is Eye-Watering
Bitwise launched the first US spot NEAR ETF, with a 2030 price target reaching up to $562.81 in its maximum case.
Bitcoin rally shows signs of cooling even as a 'bull score' gauge nears its perfect score
Bitcoin's rally is cooling despite CryptoQuant's Bull Score reaching 90/100, as spot demand shrinks by 170,000 BTC.
Michael Burry's Hope for Humanity Is a Market Collapse So ‘Skynet Can't IPO'
Michael Burry wants a market crash to block OpenAI and Anthropic IPOs, agreeing that this would keep 'Skynet' from going public.
Illinois draft crypto tax rules detail DeFi, stablecoin treatment
Illinois officials released draft rules for its 0.2% digital asset tax, detailing treatment of stablecoins, DeFi, and crypto bridges.
Kalshi Valuation Could Nearly Double to $40B: What Would Justify It?
Kalshi seeks $1 billion at $40B valuation, nearly double May's price, raising questions about justifying the steep multiple.
Crypto.com AI agent still in 'stealth mode' nearly 8 months after Super Bowl debut
Crypto.com's personal AI agent remains unfinished nearly eight months after its viral Super Bowl debut, while competitors have already launched AI tools.
Andrew Cuomo Warns Crypto Regulation Could Be Undone If Democrats Win Congress
Andrew Cuomo warns crypto regulatory gains are fragile agency rules that could be reversed if Democrats take Congress.
Robinhood to launch perps, weekend stock trading for US users
Robinhood plans to launch perpetual futures trading and 24/7 weekend stock trading for eligible US users, along with new AI agent features.
Binance Pay lets visitors spend USDT at PayPay merchants in Japan
Binance Pay enables overseas users in Japan to spend USDT at PayPay merchants through the HIVEX framework.
Jamie Dimon Says the Dollar Only Stays Dominant if the US Makes Trade Deals
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon urges Washington to finalize trade deals to preserve the dollar's global reserve currency status.
Wall Street Tokenization Explained: Will Blockchain Replace Today's Stock Trading Stack?
Tokenized equities could replace much of Wall Street's trading infrastructure, with the SEC's new exemption paving the way for blockchain-based stock trading.
Sentora split 50% Aave revenue, but suppliers absorb all losses
Sentora proposes to operate an Aave V4 Hub for 50% of revenue, while suppliers bear all losses with no stated backstop.
TRON DAO Celebrates Canary Staked TRX ETF (Ticker: TRXS) Debut With Cboe Closing Bell in Chicago
TRON DAO rang the closing bell at Cboe Chicago to celebrate the debut of the Canary Staked TRX ETF (TRXS).
Goldman Sachs Partner Leaves Her 27-Year Career for Polymarket
Goldman Sachs veteran Lisa Mantil joins Polymarket to lead institutional growth amid regulatory and competitive challenges.
Robinhood adds AI agents, perps and weekend trading in push to win active traders
Robinhood unveiled AI trading agents, crypto perpetual futures with up to 10x leverage, and weekend stock trading to attract active traders.
Hut 8 locks in $1B credit line, but faces 40% liquidity rules
Hut 8 secured a $1 billion credit facility for AI data-center development, subject to a 40% minimum liquidity covenant.
Binance's XRP Scarcity Index Signals a Major Shift in Token Supply
Binance's XRP Scarcity Index fell to -0.94, lowest since January 2025, indicating more XRP available for trading and potential selling pressure.
BlackRock's New AI Prediction Could Change How Investors See Crypto
BlackRock's research suggests AI could become an overlooked demand source for digital assets like stablecoins and computing power.
Will the Fed Raise Interest Rates in October? Key Signal Arrives
New York Fed President Williams signaled no urgency for an October rate hike, dropping market odds below 50%.
Bitget Customers Withdraw Over 4,000 Bitcoins in One Hour Following $388M Hack
Bitget users withdrew over 4,000 bitcoins worth $334 million within one hour after the exchange resumed withdrawals post a $388 million hack.
Bitcoin drops to $82,000 on US data, and inflation fear is blamed
Bitcoin fell to $82,775 on Tuesday as consumer inflation fears and rising rate expectations offset cooling US job openings data.
Grayscale Names 4 Crypto With Real Digital-Currency Use
Grayscale identifies Bitcoin, Litecoin, XRP, and Zcash as four cryptocurrencies with real digital-currency use, highlighting Zcash's growth potential.
Bitwise Head of Research: Sovereigns Selling Gold for Bitcoin | Ryan Rasmussen
Bitwise's research head reveals institutions held Bitcoin through a major price drop, while sovereign wealth funds are swapping gold for Bitcoin.
Tracy Shuchart: BTC & the Commodities Supercycle
NinjaTrader Live senior economist Tracy Shuchart discusses tightening oil markets, gold vs. Bitcoin as hard assets, and the commodities supercycle.