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New York sues Polymarket, seeks triple gains and $100,000 penalties over prediction markets
New York sues Polymarket for operating unlicensed gambling, seeking triple gains and $100,000 penalties for unauthorized sports wagering.
New York sues Polymarket, alleging it is running an illegal gambling operation
New York has sued Polymarket for allegedly operating an unlicensed, illegal gambling business in the state.
Robert Kiyosaki Says These 3 Phrases Keep People Poor
Robert Kiyosaki says three phrases—"I can't afford it," "I'll try," and "the rich are greedy"—keep people poor.
U.S. Federal Reserve moves on proposals to implement GENIUS Act for stablecoins
The Federal Reserve proposed two rules to implement the GENIUS Act, covering capital requirements, bank stablecoin issuance, and yield programs.
Revolut Customers Hit by Second Data Breach in Just One Month
Revolut customers faced a second data breach in September when third-party broker DriveWealth was compromised via social engineering attack.
Bitget's $351.6 million hack pushes September crypto losses to 2026 high
A hack drained $351.6 million from Bitget, making September 2026 the costliest month for crypto exploits this year.
Fed proposes new capital, redemption rules for stablecoin issuers
The Federal Reserve proposed new capital and redemption requirements for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act, open for 60-day public comment.
New York Sues Polymarket, Calling Prediction Market an Illegal Gambling Operation
New York sues Polymarket for operating an unlicensed gambling business, seeking fines, forfeited gains, and user restitution.
Crypto exchange Bitget loses $352 million in hack, claims user funds are 'safe'
Crypto exchange Bitget lost $351.6 million in a hot wallet hack, but CEO Gracy Chen assured user funds and cold wallets remain safe.
Bitget confirms $351M security breach, suspends withdrawals
Bitget confirmed a $351.6 million security breach affecting hot and warm wallets, suspending withdrawals while investigations continue.
CFTC updates guidance on tokenized assets, blockchain records after failed vote
The CFTC updated its guidance on tokenized assets and blockchain recordkeeping after Congress failed to advance the CLARITY Act.
More than $170 million in crypto moves from Bitget wallets to unidentified address
Over $170 million in crypto was moved from Bitget-labeled wallets to a fresh address, sparking speculation of a possible security breach.
Why TRON's $30 trillion lifetime volume could become a trap
TRON's $30 trillion lifetime volume, driven mainly by USDT transfers, offers growth but poses significant compliance and illicit-flow risks.
SEC Commissioner Hester 'Crypto Mom' Peirce Advocates Privacy-Preserving Tech
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce urged regulators to adopt privacy-preserving technologies rather than expand data collection and financial surveillance.
Bitget Exchange Reportedly Hacked For Over $170 Million
Bitget reportedly lost over $170 million as on-chain data showed large transfers from exchange wallets and users reported blocked withdrawals.
Bitcoin price steadies, ONDO rallies as US Treasury yields hit 2007 highs
Bitcoin stabilizes near $84,500 while ONDO reclaims $0.50 as US 10-year Treasury yields climb to 5.18%, highest since 2007.
Fed proposes reserve limits, capital standards for stablecoin issuers under GENIUS Act
The Federal Reserve proposed reserve-asset limits and standardized capital requirements for stablecoin issuers under the GENIUS Act.
Someone was trying to sell Ondo Finance after founder Nathan Allman's death
Ondo Finance was shopped to potential buyers following founder Nathan Allman's death, though a legal fight over control likely halted any sale.
Bullish, Alpaca and Apex Fintech form coalition to push issuer-backed tokenized stocks
Bullish, Alpaca, and Apex Fintech formed a coalition to establish standards for tokenized stocks tied to official shareholder records.
U.S. commodities firms can invest in tokenized assets, use blockchain records: CFTC
The CFTC advised regulated firms that customer funds can be invested in tokenized assets and blockchains can satisfy recordkeeping obligations.
DoubleZero brings dedicated fiber market data to Hyperliquid traders
DoubleZero launched a dedicated fiber market data feed for Hyperliquid, giving professional trading firms faster, consistent order book updates.
The stock token debate, and the gap nobody can close alone
A Bullish executive argues the stock token debate must move beyond issuance to address the shared infrastructure gap between token models.
Man sentenced to 12 years for $16M Coinbase customer support scam
A Brooklyn man was sentenced to up to 12 years for stealing nearly $16 million from about 100 Coinbase users via fake support calls.
Jeff Booth: Why $1 Million BTC is Thinking too Small
Jeff Booth argues that valuing Bitcoin in dollars misses the point, as Bitcoin represents the first truly free market.
Saifedean Ammous: The Bond Crisis & Bitcoin’s Rise as a True Macro Asset
Saifedean Ammous says Bitcoin's shrinking volatility is bullish and explains how the bond crisis and halving cycles shape its rise as a macro asset.
Solana treasury firm SkyAI keeps board after shareholder protest, loses equity plan vote
SkyAI's five directors retained seats despite shareholder protests, but its 2026 equity incentive plan was rejected by wide margin.
Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 12 Years for $16M Coinbase Phishing Scam
Ronald Spektor, 23, was sentenced to 12 years for a $16 million Coinbase phishing and social engineering scheme.
NYSE is assembling the pipes for a $5.5 trillion tokenized asset market
NYSE partners with Blockchain.com to build distribution for its planned 24/7 tokenized US stock exchange, tapping into a tokenized asset market projected to reach $5.5 trillion by 2030.
Bitcoin just topped a key long-term moving average. Here's what it might mean
Bitcoin reclaimed its 365-day moving average after 310 days, but analysts say holding the 200-day average matters more.
ARK Invest brings $1.3 billion venture fund onchain through Securitize
ARK Invest tokenizes its $1.3 billion ARK Venture Fund on Ethereum via Securitize, expanding their partnership.
JPMorgan says bitcoin crossing $85,000 production cost could ease miner selling pressure
JPMorgan analysts say bitcoin rising above its roughly $85,000 production cost could relieve miners and reduce forced selling if sustained.
3 Surprising Facts About New York's Polymarket Lawsuit
New York Attorney General sues Polymarket, revealing key issues about federal regulation versus state gambling laws.
Institutions Held Their Bitcoin Through Crash — and Some Bought More: Report
A Bitwise report reveals major institutions held Bitcoin through a 50% crash, with some buying more as a long-term hedge against currency debasement.
Crypto treasury model loses its edge as stock premiums fade: DWF
DWF Ventures reports most digital asset treasury companies no longer trade above their crypto holdings, eroding the model's advantage.
Sequans exits Bitcoin treasury strategy after selling remaining 314 BTC
Sequans sold its final 314 BTC to exit Bitcoin treasury strategy and refocus on core IoT businesses.
Crypto's bear market wiped out over $2 trillion, yet on-chain activity held above $9 trillion
Despite a $2.1 trillion crypto market cap loss, on-chain economic activity fell only 1.6% to $9.4 trillion, driven by stablecoin resilience.
New York moves to block Polymarket from the state, alleging it's running an illegal gambling operation
New York sued Polymarket, accusing it of operating an illegal gambling platform and seeking to ban it from the state.
Bitcoin Traders Brace for $15B Options Expiry as Bulls Eye $100,000
About $15 billion in Bitcoin options expire Friday, with bullish traders positioning for $100,000 amid a put-to-call ratio of 0.70.
OpenZeppelin Integrates with TRON to Bring Its Security Standard to the Network
OpenZeppelin's audited smart contract libraries and development tools are now available on the TRON network.
SoFi tie-up shows stablecoins can provide alternative blockchain settlement rail
SoFi now settles card transactions via SoFiUSD stablecoin, indicating stablecoins can serve as alternative settlement rails without removing banks or card networks.
Crypto casino Duelbits goes offline after $7 million hot wallet hack
Crypto casino Duelbits took its site offline after hackers drained approximately $7 million from its hot wallets across four blockchains.
Coinbase's fixed-rate Bitcoin loans can put healthy collateral at risk after maturity
Coinbase's fixed-rate Bitcoin loans risk liquidating healthy collateral if borrowers miss the maturity repayment deadline.
New York sues Polymarket over alleged illegal gambling business
New York Attorney General sues Polymarket, alleging its sporting event contracts violate state gambling laws.
Bitcoin's bear markets are getting milder. Bull markets may be next
Bitcoin's latest bear market fell only 55%, far milder than past 70-80% crashes, as institutional investors, ETFs, and market maturity reshape its cycles.
UK's largest banks complete world's first interbank transactions using tokenized deposits
Seven UK banks completed the world's first interbank transactions using tokenized British pound deposits on a shared platform built by Quant.
XT Exchange at Eight: Building Trust and Moving Forward
XT Exchange marks its eighth anniversary by emphasizing that trust must be continually earned through transparency, product discipline, and daily commitment to users.
Crypto for Advisors: The hidden costs of holding your own bitcoin
The article examines hidden risks of bitcoin self-custody and urges investors to separate wanting bitcoin exposure from wanting to manage it directly.
CertiK and NBKR Sign MoU on Digital Som Security
CertiK and Kyrgyz Republic's central bank signed an MoU covering Digital Som security cooperation and digital asset supervision.
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.