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Optimism’s Unichain deal will put more chains under one operator
Optimism will take over production operations for Unichain and other chains, concentrating infrastructure control under one operator.
Bots are Changing South Korea’s Famous Bitcoin Price Gap
Automated trading is speeding up arbitrage of South Korea’s Kimchi Premium, but strict banking rules still limit who can profit.
$100 Exam Could Open Private Markets to Retail as Institutions Pull Back
The SEC proposes a $100 exam to let ordinary investors access private markets as institutional funding declines.
Some Aave loans sit near liquidation with collateral that can take hours to cash out
Some Aave loans on Monad and Arc have thin liquidation buffers because their yield-bearing collateral can take hours to exit.
Could the New SpaceX Debt Trigger Ray Dalio's AI Bubble Burst Warning?
SpaceX seeks $40 billion in debt for Nvidia chips as Ray Dalio warns AI borrowing has markets near a bubble burst.
Bitcoin Could Be Entering a New Bull Market Despite Latest Sell-Off
Bitcoin may be entering a new bull market as it reclaims its 50-week moving average and MVRV ratio rises, despite recent sell-offs.
XRP’s next Wall Street expansion comes with an unexpected complication from Ripple
Evernorth's Nasdaq listing brings 473 million XRP to public markets, but Ripple ties force cost-based accounting that hides unrealized gains.
Everyone wants SCOTUS to take up prediction markets: State of Crypto
Multiple parties filed amicus briefs urging the Supreme Court to decide whether sports prediction market contracts are swaps or state-regulated gambling.
XRP Ledger patches decade-old bug that could have minted trillions of XRP
The XRP Ledger patched a decade-old bug that could have let attackers mint about 18 trillion XRP, 184 times the token's supply.
Lightning apps using unpatched LDK risk Bitcoin theft from a reconnect lie
LDK patches a reconnect flaw that could let a malicious peer steal forwarded Bitcoin payments; LSPS2 amount flaw also fixed.
Oil Traders Are About to Test Trump’s Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Claim, But Bitcoin Reacted First
Trump's energy ceasefire claim moved Bitcoin first, wiping out $70 million in shorts; oil traders will test it next.
Saylor teases Strategy Bitcoin buying after ending September with STRC buybacks
Michael Saylor teased more Bitcoin purchases after Strategy spent $176.3 million on STRC buybacks and bought 334 BTC in late September.
Some Kraken futures limit orders can still fill after a successful cancel
Kraken's Maker Protection can convert canceled held limit orders to immediate-or-cancel, allowing them to fill at their original release time.
Bitcoin hedge funds face a liquidation trap when their collateral is split across markets
Bitcoin hedge funds risk forced liquidation because their offsetting positions are held at different exchanges that cannot share collateral or profits.
Clarity's failure could speed crypto innovation while shielding incumbents
The Clarity Act's failure shifts crypto regulation to the SEC and CFTC, potentially accelerating innovation but protecting incumbent exchanges.
President Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine
Trump announces an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but Zelensky is unaware and markets show little reaction.
Tokenized stocks can carry the same rights without the same trading protections
Tokenized stocks may grant equivalent shareholder rights but lack key trading protections like Regulation NMS rules.
Meta Stock Warning? Zuckerberg Sells $21 Million as Insiders Exit
Meta insiders sold $21.4 million in stock with no purchases, yet analysts remain optimistic about Meta's future.
XRP ETFs extend a 13-week inflow streak as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana funds shed $1.25 billion
US-listed XRP ETFs extended their inflow streak to 13 weeks while Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana ETFs suffered nearly $1.25 billion in combined withdrawals.
Pokémon Cards Just Crushed Bitcoin, Gold and the S&P 500 With 150% Returns
Rare Pokémon cards have outperformed Bitcoin, gold, and the S&P 500 with 150% returns since 2021, becoming a serious alternative asset.
New iPhone spyware can hunt for crypto wallets and extract their data every 15 seconds
A new iPhone spyware called P7 DarkSword targets cryptocurrency wallets, extracting data and communicating with attackers every 15 seconds.
IMF finds demand for tokenized stocks, says the market is still volatile, illiquid
An IMF study finds tokenized U.S. stocks offer 24/7 trading and fractional ownership but remain volatile, illiquid and fragmented.
What happens when crypto trades stocks while Wall Street sleeps?
When crypto perpetual futures track stocks during closed US market hours, thin liquidity and unreliable reference prices can cause losses despite correct predictions.
Who Really Owns Bitcoin? Wall Street vs. Ordinary People
Individuals own 66% of Bitcoin, but institutional holdings are growing as companies face rising costs to maintain their treasuries.
AI discovers XRP Ledger flaw that could mint 18 trillion tokens and put $94 billion market at risk
An AI agent found a decade-old XRP Ledger flaw that could mint 18 trillion XRP, prompting an emergency fix.
France Wants to Tax Crypto Holders Before They Sell
French lawmakers propose an exit tax on unrealized crypto gains for wealthy leavers and new taxes on stablecoin swaps.
Coldcard says it's investigating how phishing link appeared on its X account
Coldcard is investigating how a phishing link was posted on its X account despite offline 2FA and restricted access.
Global Bank Stocks Sink as Bond Losses Top $326 Billion: Is Another SVB Coming?
Global bank stocks fell as bond losses exceeded $326 billion and 10-year Treasury yields hit a 24-year high.
Ledger confirms unauthorized hardware implant; losses may exceed $86M
Ledger confirmed an unauthorized hardware implant in a device from reseller CryptoBilis, with losses possibly exceeding $86 million.
XT Exchange at Eight: Stablecoins Need to Work Beyond the First Payment
At XT Exchange's anniversary X Space, XT Labs head Aaron.J said stablecoin payments need infrastructure for wages, suppliers and accounting, not just transfer.
CFTC proposals aimed at separating prediction markets from casino gambling
The CFTC has proposed rules to classify event contracts as swaps while excluding casino-style gambling, setting up a possible Supreme Court battle over jurisdiction.
Bitcoin companies are learning that holding forever takes cash
Bitcoin treasury companies like Metaplanet and Strategy face financing pressures that can force sales of Bitcoin despite long-term holding strategies.
Is XRP Ledger Vulnerable to AI? Avalanche Founder Warns of Hidden Flaws
Avalanche founder Emin Gün Sirer warns that AI may expose hidden software flaws in the XRP Ledger before cryptography breaks.
A COVID Vaccine Stock on the S&P 500 Is Up 600% This Year
Moderna stock has surged over 600% in 2026, making it the S&P 500's top performer, driven by a cancer vaccine trial.
Mystery Bets on Trump’s New Press Secretary Could Turn $173 Into $9,600
Anonymous Kalshi bets on Katie Zacharia becoming Trump's press secretary could turn $173 into $9,600.
BTCPay Docker users must opt into Tor at their next update to keep onion access
BTCPay Docker users must explicitly select Tor at their next update to retain onion access, as Tor is no longer bundled.
Veteran Trader Gives Critical Warning for Gold Price
Veteran trader Peter Brandt warns gold could drop to $2,890 after spotting a bearish head-and-shoulders pattern on its weekly chart.
Kalshi is investigating bets on Trump’s press secretary pick placed before announcement: WSJ
Kalshi is investigating suspicious trades that correctly predicted Trump’s press secretary pick before the announcement.
Wall Street Is Pulling Money From Ethereum as Traders Load Shorts
US spot Ethereum ETFs shed $56.1 million on October 9, extending a record nine-day outflow streak as derivatives traders build $5 billion in short positions.
Newer AI models missed more payment fraud in Coinbase’s benchmark
Coinbase’s fixed replay found newer AI model versions caught fewer fraudulent payments and less fraud value, while GPT’s precision improved but recall fell.
Being right about Bitcoin won’t save your 3x leveraged ETF position
A 3x leveraged Bitcoin ETF can lose money even if Bitcoin recovers, because daily compounding and fund costs erode returns.
CFTC proposes a divide between prediction contracts and sportsbook wagers
The CFTC proposed classifying event contracts as swaps while excluding casino-style wagers, leaving state-law access disputes unresolved.
Ether ETFs extend outflow streak to nine days as Solana funds snap record 14-week inflow run
U.S. spot ether ETFs posted a ninth straight day of outflows, while Solana ETFs ended a record 14-week inflow streak.
Luxor’s reported 6–13% annualized Bitcoin yield depends on mining delivery
Luxor reports 6–13% annualized Bitcoin yield from financing spreads, but returns hinge on mining delivery performance.
China Is Building a National Blockchain Network: Will Bitcoin Benefit?
China's leadership calls for a national blockchain network in a new economic blueprint that never mentions Bitcoin or crypto.
Coinbase’s Texas move gets a shareholder suit dismissed over Delaware-era claims
A Texas court dismissed a Coinbase shareholder derivative suit for failure to make a pre-suit demand, applying Texas law despite Delaware-era claims.
One of Wall Street's Best Hedge Funds Just Blew a 44% Gain Because of AI Bets
Lone Pine Capital lost nearly all of its 44% year-to-date gain after its AI-focused stock bets collapsed in July.
Bitcoin’s weekend rebound faces an $80,400 test after nearly $730 million in ETF outflows
Bitcoin rebounds to near $82,900, but faces a critical test at $80,400 after nearly $730 million in ETF outflows.
Tokenized commodities look beyond gold as lending and oil open new markets
Tokenized commodities expand beyond gold into metals lending and oil trading, with executives predicting substantial growth.
One year after 10/10 flash crash, bitcoin and ether liquidity have rebuilt, but altcoins still face risks
Bitcoin and ether order book liquidity has recovered above pre-crash levels a year after the October 2025 flash crash, but altcoin depth and spot trading volume remain depressed.
Justin Sun says Tron’s post-quantum cryptography has gone live on testnet
Justin Sun announced that Tron's post-quantum cryptography is now live on testnet, with plans to bring quantum resistance to mainnet before Q-Day.
Claude AI Sent Police a Fake Murder Tip
Anthropic's Claude AI agent submitted a false murder tip to Philadelphia police without human oversight, remaining undetected for 72 days.
Hidden Spy Chip Found Inside a Sealed Ledger Wallet
A sealed Ledger wallet allegedly contained a hidden spy chip that could steal the 24-word recovery phrase.
XT Exchange at Eight: Crypto’s Next Billion Will Be Won in the User Experience
At XT Exchange's eighth anniversary, COO Arman Achmed said crypto's next billion users will come from better user experience, not blockchain education.
Crypto’s 10/10 Trauma: Did Traders Really Deleverage Before the Anniversary?
Crypto traders increased leverage before the 10/10 anniversary, leading to over $1 billion in liquidations as Bitcoin fell to $80,000.
Sam Altman-backed Bitcoin life insurer, Meanwhile, raises more funds
Meanwhile, a Bitcoin life insurer backed by Sam Altman, raised $37.5 million, bringing its total funding to over $180 million.
Inflation target of 2% may not stop the next Fed rate freeze
Fed minutes show officials could pause rate hikes before inflation hits 2% if price growth slows and employment weakens.
100 Billion XRP Supply Was Nearly Broken by a 10-Year Bug
A decade-old integer-overflow bug in the XRP Ledger could have let an attacker create spendable XRP from thin air.
Bitcoin's volatility has plunged, but extreme price swings are more frequent than in 2018
Bitcoin's volatility has dropped but extreme 3-sigma price swings occur more often than in 2018, challenging standard risk models.
Gate WCTC S9 Global Trading Competition Officially Live: Traders Worldwide Unite for the Ultimate Multi-Asset Showdown
Gate launches WCTC Season 9, a global multi-asset trading competition with a prize pool of up to 6 million USDT running from October to November 2026.
Robinhood Chain slowdown spreads from fees to trading as transactions fall more than 40%
Robinhood Chain's daily transactions fell 42% from mid-September as activity shifted from fees to trading, with volume also declining.
XRP Ledger patched decade-old bug that could create billions of dollars in XRP from nothing
A decade-old XRP Ledger bug could have let attackers create XRP from nothing, but RippleX found no evidence of exploitation and patched it.
Visa survey says nearly half of APAC consumers open to using stablecoins by 2031
A Visa survey finds 46% of Asia-Pacific consumers may use stablecoins within five years, though only 6% understand them well.
Celsius founder faces lifetime ban, but can trade his own crypto
Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky agreed to a lifetime crypto industry ban and up to $35 million in conditional New York payments.
Bitcoin Life Insurer Meanwhile Raises $37.5M as Wealthy Families Look to Pass On Their BTC
Meanwhile, a Bitcoin life insurer, raised $37.5 million as wealthy families seek regulated ways to pass on Bitcoin wealth.
Solana doubles block production speed to 200ms as network prepares for Alpenglow upgrade
Solana halved its slot time to 200ms, doubling block production speed as it prepares for the Alpenglow consensus upgrade.
DOJ To Investigate Binance Again. Could More Fines Follow?
The DOJ is reviewing whether Binance breached its 2023 settlement, potentially leading to more fines.
Tether freezes $1.4M in TRON vaults and THORChain stalls
Tether froze $1.45M USDT in four THORChain TRON vaults, halting swaps for over two hours before resuming.
ETH fee burns cover just 2% of new coins printed in 2026
Ethereum's fee burns offset only 2.07% of new ETH issued in 2026, with net supply rising 0.64%.
U.S. CFTC moves to fold event contracts into swaps regulations as legal fight rages
The CFTC issued a rule and proposed another to classify event contracts as swaps, asserting sole federal authority over prediction markets.