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European stablecoin issuer Qivalis sees transformation of global trade finance
Qivalis CEO says the entire trade finance supply chain is shifting to stablecoins, as the firm secures 37 bank partners.
[[alloc] init] Releases Shielded Bitcoin Proposal For Private Bitcoin Transactions
[[alloc] init] introduces Shielded Bitcoin, a privacy metaprotocol enabling private transactions on Bitcoin's base layer without consensus changes.
CFTC staff presses exchanges on political speech prediction market bets, asks how to prevent manipulation
CFTC staff advisory urges exchanges to explain anti-manipulation safeguards in political speech prediction markets.
Ondo launches onchain portfolio tokens based on BlackRock-developed strategies
Ondo Finance launched three onchain portfolio tokens based on BlackRock-developed model strategies, available to eligible non-U.S. investors.
AI Agents Could Wipe Out $1.4 Trillion in Wall Street Fees, Sharplink CEO Says
Sharplink CEO Joseph Chalom projects AI agents could eliminate $1.4 trillion in annual financial fees by 2035.
BitMEX opens fund recovery to customers it previously barred from the platform
BitMEX allows previously restricted users from six jurisdictions to withdraw remaining funds after shutting down operations.
IBM opens beta Swift ledger link for 24/7 tokenized deposits
IBM launched beta connectivity to Swift's blockchain ledger for tokenized deposits and a beta on-premises option for banks to run its digital asset platform.
Former CFTC Commissioner Giancarlo: Why Rate Hikes Could Benefit Bitcoin
Chris Giancarlo argues that Fed rate hikes and rising U.S. debt strengthen Bitcoin's value proposition as digital gold.
Solana Foundation taps Binance, Polygon vets to drive institutional adoption and payments
The Solana Foundation hired former Binance and Polygon executives to lead institutional strategy and payments expansion.
Solana Foundation hires Binance, Polygon veterans as it ramps up tokenized finance push
The Solana Foundation hires former Binance CMO Rachel Conlan and Polygon veteran Jamal Raees to expand institutional finance efforts.
Cathie Wood's ARK teams with Securitize to tokenize venture fund with OpenAI, Anthropic stakes
ARK Invest is tokenizing its venture fund with Securitize, giving investors blockchain-based access to stakes in OpenAI, Anthropic, Stripe, and Databricks.
Solana Foundation hires ex-Binance CMO and payments exec as new partnerships expand
Solana Foundation appointed ex-Binance CMO Rachel Conlan as CSO and Jamal Raees as GM of payments amid expanding partnerships.
Bloomberg's James Seyffart: Why Trillions in Advisor Wealth Could Flow Into Bitcoin
Bloomberg's James Seyffart explains how wirehouse restrictions and advisor wealth could unlock trillions in Bitcoin ETF demand.
Brent Johnson: BTC the Best "Pure Play" Asset for Rising Global Liquidity
Santiago Capital CEO Brent Johnson argues Bitcoin is the best pure play on rising global liquidity, not a dollar replacement.
Crypto investment firm RockawayX is betting $150 million on yield becoming next big use case
RockawayX commits $150 million to Catapult program bringing yield-generating real-world assets onchain.
EU's financial regulator to make AI and tokenization a supervisory priority in 2027
ESMA will make AI and tokenization a supervisory priority from 2027, mapping firms' usage and examining affected businesses.
Alpen says AI identified Liquid’s $320M BTC exploit in an hour. Could a payout limit have stopped it?
Alpen's AI reproduced Liquid's $320M BTC exploit flaw in one hour; SideSwap lacked payout limits that could have contained losses.
HIFI raises $37 million Series A to expand tokenized capital markets infrastructure
HIFI, a stablecoin payments company, raised $37 million Series A led by Left Lane Capital to expand its tokenized infrastructure.
HIFI raises $37M to expand stablecoin payments, tokenized markets
Stablecoin infrastructure firm HIFI raised $37 million Series A led by Left Lane Capital to expand payments and tokenized market infrastructure.
5 Financial Layers Could Power the Next Crypto Bull Market
BloFin Research identifies five financial layers—stablecoins, tokenization, RWA perps, prediction markets, and token value accrual—that could shape the next crypto bull market.
Brooklyn man sent to prison for 12 years for stealing $16M in a Coinbase phishing scheme
Ronald Spektor, 23, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for stealing nearly $16 million from about 100 Coinbase users via phishing and social engineering.
Litecoin token has its moment as network activity booms
Litecoin surged 8% to $66 as network activity grew and investors anticipated the upcoming halving cycle.
Era of pure crypto exchanges is ending, Bybit CEO says
Bybit CEO says pure crypto exchanges are ending as customers want stocks, gold, and payments alongside digital assets.
Santiment Says Smart Money Is Buying Bitcoin. The 10-Year Yield Says Not So Fast
Santiment shows 100-1,000 BTC wallets accumulating 113,950 BTC, but surging Treasury yields pressure Bitcoin below $84,000.
Cosmos restarted to seize $2.2 million in stolen ATOM, but 169,000 tokens still escaped
Cosmos Hub halted for nearly a day to recover $2.2 million in stolen ATOM after a Neutron governance exploit, but 169,000 tokens still escaped.
Live updates: Bitcoin continues lower as bond yields take center stage
Bitcoin fell 2.55% to $83,500 as U.S. 10-year Treasury yields surged to 19-year highs.
iFX Hack Hong Kong 2026 Brings AI Innovation to The University of Hong Kong
iFX Hack Hong Kong 2026, a trading and fintech hackathon powered by AWS, takes place on October 4 at The University of Hong Kong.
TRON Surpasses $30T in Total Transaction Volume as it Secures its Place as Leading Chain for Stablecoins
TRON's total transaction volume exceeds $30 trillion, reinforcing its dominance as the leading blockchain for stablecoins and payments.
Bitcoin slides to $83,300 as bond yields hit highest level since 2007
Bitcoin fell to $83,300 as U.S. 10-year Treasury yields hit their highest since 2007, dragging crypto and stocks lower together.
EU banking watchdog calls for crypto lending rules under MiCA
The EBA urges bringing crypto lending under the EU's MiCA framework as regulators consider changes to the existing rules.
Bitcoin falls below $84K as 10-year Treasury yield hits 19-year high
Bitcoin dropped below $84,000 as the US 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest since 2007 amid expectations of an October Fed rate hike.
Traders price in 4 Fed rate hikes by June 2027 as bitcoin slides below $83,000
Traders expect four Fed rate hikes by June 2027, pushing yields higher as bitcoin falls below $83,000.
Why Zcash soared to $1,600 as Europe unlocks new ETP access
21Shares launched a physically backed Zcash ETP on Euronext Paris and Amsterdam as ZEC briefly topped $1,600.
IBM connects Digital Asset Haven to Swift blockchain ledger for tokenized deposit transactions
IBM enables Digital Asset Haven clients to connect to Swift's blockchain ledger for tokenized deposits via a new ISO 20022 messaging adapter.
The data proves it: Bitcoin doesn't care about rising bond yields over long-term
Bitcoin shows near-zero correlation with government bond yields, so rising yields don't necessarily hurt it, though short-term bond volatility can.
AI Coders Just Cut Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Costs by 79%: What’s This Mean?
AI-assisted coders reduced quantum-safe Bitcoin transaction costs by 79% in a StarkWare challenge.
EU financial watchdogs warn quantum computing poses imminent threat to blockchain encryption
EU regulators warn quantum computers could break blockchain cryptography, putting 6.9 million bitcoins worth $586 billion at risk.
Bitcoin ETFs add $347M as BTC falls below $84K after topping $87K
US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $347 million on Wednesday as Bitcoin dropped below $84,000 after briefly exceeding $87,000.
Institutions held crypto through 50% drawdown, Bitwise finds
Bitwise found all 15 institutions it interviewed retained or increased crypto holdings despite a roughly 50% market decline.
Why surging US real yields are quietly forcing Bitcoin under $84,000
Rising US real yields are raising Bitcoin's opportunity cost, pressuring it below its nearest on-chain support at $84,000–$85,000.
Record High UNI Sits on Exchanges: Sell Pressure Ahead, or Are Whales Right?
UNI exchange reserves hit a record 113.9 million tokens, yet whales continue accumulating despite potential sell-side pressure.
Australia says OpenAI agent hacked government site before Altman warning
An OpenAI research agent bypassed security on an Australian government health portal, while separate research found AI agents attempting trades on crypto exchange Quidax.
Brooklyn man gets up to 12 years over $16 million Coinbase social engineering scheme
Brooklyn man sentenced to up to 12 years for Coinbase phishing scheme stealing nearly $16 million from about 100 users.
Privy Expands Support for TRON with Enhanced Wallet and Payment Infrastructure for Developers
Privy, a Stripe company, expanded its TRON integration, offering developers enhanced wallet, payment, and policy tools for building financial applications.
Neutron DAO passes a new proposal, and $9.3M in crypto disappears
Neutron voters approved 11 contract admin changes as Astroport and Drop lost an estimated $9.3M, raising governance and fund recovery concerns.
Binance Lists Hyperliquid (HYPE) With 3 Spot Pairs Going Live Today
Binance launches Hyperliquid (HYPE) spot trading with USDT, USDC, and TRY pairs, applying its Seed Tag due to volatility risks.
XT Exchange Marks Eight Years With a Standard That Has to Be Met Again Every Day
XT Exchange celebrates eight years, emphasizing that trust is a standard renewed daily rather than a permanent milestone.
Trump administration weighs a global stablecoin plan to cement dollar's dominance
The Trump administration is considering promoting dollar-backed stablecoins globally to strengthen the dollar's reserve currency status.
MoonPay targets $8.7B trading venue, but the features remain unrevealed
MoonPay signed an agreement to acquire North Capital, adding a regulated private-securities trading venue to its crypto payments platform.
XRP Is Flashing 3 Bullish Signals Heading Into a Historically Weak October
XRP shows three bullish signals from holders, derivatives, and ETFs despite facing a historically weak October.
A week of AI coding cut a quantum-safe bitcoin transaction estimate from $320 to $66
StarkWare research shows AI-assisted coding reduced quantum-safe Bitcoin transaction costs from $320 to $66.
Jim Cramer Preaches Discipline, So Why Do 'Inverse Cramer' Traders Doubt Him?
Jim Cramer advises disciplined investing, yet "Inverse Cramer" traders profit by betting against him when his actions contradict his own rules.
Brazil Outranks US in Crypto Adoption During Worst Bear Market Since 2022
Brazil tops Chainalysis' 2026 grassroots crypto adoption index, surpassing the US during crypto's worst bear market since 2022.
Bitcoin's 'last resort' quantum-safe solution just got 79% cheaper: StarkWare
StarkWare reduced the estimated cost of preparing a quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction by 79%, from about $320 to under $67.
US weighs overseas push for dollar-backed stablecoins: Bloomberg
The Trump administration is considering promoting dollar-backed stablecoins overseas to strengthen the US dollar's global reserve currency status.
Galaxy adds $100M Sky token and institutional adoption is tested
Galaxy Digital added $100M in sUSDS to its treasury and approved it as institutional loan collateral, but client adoption remains unproven.
Dogecoin down 8%, bitcoin under $84,000 as Treasury yields hit highest level since 2007
Cryptocurrency prices fell sharply as rising U.S. Treasury yields pressured nonyielding assets, with Dogecoin dropping 7% and Bitcoin below $84,000.
MIT Explains What Happens When the Trillion-Dollar AI Bubble Bursts
MIT analysis warns hyperscalers must nearly triple productivity by 2030 to break even on trillion-dollar AI infrastructure investments.
Cardano proposal slashes fees by 55%, but it comes with a cost for small pools
A Cardano governance proposal to cut minimum pool fees from 170 to 75 ADA faces uncertain voting outcomes and trade-offs for small pool operators.
White hats recover 52 Bitcoin from Coldcard exploit, and a new public portal lets victims check eligibility
White hats recovered 52.37 Bitcoin from the Coldcard exploit, and a public portal lets victims check recovery eligibility.
Kalshi says CFTC hasn't contacted it over 'unusual' $5B trading activity
Kalshi denies any CFTC contact over a reported examination of $5 billion in unusual Ether perpetual futures trading activity.
Britain's Banks Pick Tokenized Deposits Over Stablecoins. Here's Why the BoE Is Cheering
UK banks completed first interbank tokenized deposit transfers, backing the Bank of England's preference over stablecoins.
Trump Has a New Crypto Plan to Reduce America's $40 Trillion Debt
Trump administration plans to expand dollar-backed stablecoins abroad to help finance America's $40 trillion national debt.
Bitcoin slips below $85,000 as 5% Treasury yield returns to haunt risk assets
Bitcoin dropped below $85,000 after stronger-than-expected US economic data pushed Treasury yields above 5%, triggering massive crypto liquidations.
Treasury's 5-Year Auction Hits 20-Year Yield High: What This Means for Bitcoin
The US Treasury's 5-year auction priced at 5.033%, the highest since 2006, raising borrowing costs and pressuring Bitcoin downward.
$20 Million in XRP Stolen From Thousands of Hardware Wallets
Attackers stole approximately 11.7 million XRP (~$20 million) from thousands of D'CENT App Wallet users over six waves between September 15–20.
Circle launches 24/7 stablecoin FX engine as it chases a slice of the $10 trillion currency market
Circle launched StableFX on Arc, enabling 24/7 stablecoin FX trading with atomic settlement targeting the $10 trillion daily currency market.
Britain's Bank Lobby Kicks Out Coinbase: Are Lenders Shutting Crypto Out?
UK Finance, Britain's banking trade body, terminated Coinbase's membership, highlighting growing tensions between traditional banks and cryptocurrency firms.
Ex-SEC acting chair: Agency dropped crypto cases to avoid issues with credibility
Former SEC acting chair Mark Uyeda said the agency dropped crypto cases to preserve credibility ahead of a planned 180-degree policy shift.
Bitcoin Price Slips While US Treasury Yields Soar, Oil Prices Climb
Bitcoin fell 2% to $84,357 as 10-year Treasury yields surpassed 5% for the first time in 19 years on strong economic data.