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82 criminal charges follow armed crypto abduction in Toronto
Seven men, including three Canadian Armed Forces members, face 82 charges in a Toronto armed kidnapping of a crypto exchange owner.
Fundstrat's Mark Newton Says Buy the Tech Dip, but Stay Diversified
Fundstrat's Mark Newton advises buying the tech dip while staying diversified as market rotation and AI debt concerns persist.
Jim Cramer's Rate Test: Why He Backs Reddit but Passes on SiTime
Jim Cramer favors beaten-down stocks like Reddit and Rocket Lab over pricey SiTime as rising rates reshape his picks, with potential crypto implications.
Did Elon Musk Just Hint at Tesla x SpaceX Merger, or Will Cars Fly First?
Elon Musk's cryptic 'Tesla x SpaceX' post revives merger speculation as Polymarket bets on a flying Roadster demo.
MSCI adopts index exclusion rules that could oust Strategy
MSCI adopted new rules that could remove Strategy and other crypto treasury companies from its global indexes.
Ledger wants customers to trust its new $849 device as criminals compromise existing wallets
Ledger unveiled an $849 anti-tamper device and investigated a criminal ring that modified wallets to steal crypto recovery phrases.
Australia releases draft bill to adopt OECD crypto tax reporting framework
Australia has released draft legislation to automate the international exchange of crypto tax information via the OECD's framework.
MicroStrategy Could Be Removed From Major Global Stock Indexes
MSCI may exclude MicroStrategy, now Strategy, from its indexes because it resembles a Bitcoin investment vehicle, potentially forcing index funds to sell MSTR shares.
Brooklyn DA Pulls the Plug on Crypto Scam Network
The Brooklyn DA and FBI dismantled a multinational crypto scam network, seizing 241 domains and over 100 servers.
Grayscale Says Bitcoin’s Volatility Falls to 43%, Now Within S&P 500 Range
Grayscale reports Bitcoin's one-year volatility dropped to 43%, now comparable to S&P 500 stocks.
Scammer loses $4.8M stored on tampered Ledgers: Asia Express
A crypto scammer lost $4.8M in Bitcoin after buying tampered Ledgers that stole their seed phrases.
Quantum fixes protect Bitcoin, but legit owners risk lockout
Quantum-resistant Bitcoin fixes could prevent theft but may lock out legitimate owners who cannot migrate in time.
MSCI finalizes index rules that put Strategy, crypto treasury firms at risk of exclusion
MSCI finalized new index rules that could exclude Strategy and other crypto treasury firms from its indexes starting with the November review.
Farcaster acquired by Balaji’s Network School, with new ‘social smart contract’ for users
Farcaster has been acquired by Balaji Srinivasan's Network School, which is introducing a mandatory 'social smart contract' for users.
Two firms control corporate Bitcoin buys, even as business adoption broadens
Two firms, Strategy and Strive, dominate corporate Bitcoin purchases even as broader business adoption of Bitcoin grows.
Bitcoin’s Volatility Has Fallen Within S&P 500 Ranks, Study Shows
A Grayscale study shows Bitcoin's volatility has dropped to rank within the S&P 500's range, making it comparable to many large-cap stocks.
Binance.US seeks $1B valuation in potential $100M funding round: Report
Binance.US is reportedly seeking up to $100 million in funding at a $1 billion valuation, far below its 2022 valuation.
84 million XRP added to exchange wallets as price slipped toward $1.30
Exchange wallets gained 83.94 million XRP over three days as XRP traded near $1.32, raising potential supply concerns.
Rakuten Wallet Will Hand Out Physical Shiba Inu Coins
Rakuten Wallet will give away physical Shiba Inu souvenir coins at seminars in Sapporo and Osaka.
IPX Exchange – The Agentic OS & Tokenized Exchange for IP Closes $4M Seed Round at a $125M Valuation
IPX Exchange raised $4M at a $125M valuation to launch an agentic OS and tokenized exchange for intellectual property on Base.
South Korea names two crypto firms in breach wave that also hit major banks
South Korea's FSC named crypto firms Streami and Pravang among 16 financial companies affected by data breaches exposing about 100,000 customer-data items.
US Hoovers up Bitcoin While the World Runs on Its Digital Dollars: Report
A Chainalysis report says the US became a net Bitcoin importer in 2026 while exporting dollar stablecoins abroad.
Machi loses $269,000 on ETH, then opens another long seven minutes later
Machi's Hyperliquid wallet was force-liquidated on 1,650 ETH for about $269,000, then reopened a 2,500 ETH long about seven minutes later.
Brad Garlinghouse and David Schwartz Spotlight XRP’s Next Steps as Viral $1,000 Prediction Resurfaces
Ripple's Garlinghouse and Schwartz highlight XRP's legal clarity and needed real-world utility as a viral $1,000 prediction circulates.
Bitcoin’s $100,000 dream slips away as $939 million crypto wipeout pushes traders toward $78,000
Bitcoin fell to $79,730 amid surging inflation and $939M liquidations, with traders now betting on a drop toward $78,000.
Ex-Trump crypto adviser profited after helping pass stablecoin bill: WSJ
WSJ reports Bo Hines, ex-Trump crypto adviser, held a stake in Nxum, which profited from a stablecoin bill he helped pass.
Trump's crypto bill loses its White House negotiator as Patrick Witt exits
Patrick Witt leaves his White House crypto role, removing a key negotiator as the CLARITY Act stalls in the Senate.
Sweden revisits digital krona as ECB advances digital euro plans
Sweden's central bank urges lawmakers to prepare legislation for a digital krona, citing ECB's digital euro progress and stablecoin growth.
CleanSpark and BitFuFu see bitcoin production slip in September as Canaan remains flat
CleanSpark and BitFuFu reported lower bitcoin production in September, while Canaan's output stayed flat.
Multiliquid, a settlement platform for tokenized assets, raises $8 million
Uniform Labs' Multiliquid raises $8 million to automate instant NAV-based conversions between tokenized assets and stablecoins.
Ledger Says Organized Crime Group Spent Millions Targeting Hardware Wallet Users
Ledger says an organized crime group spent millions on a supply chain attack targeting hardware wallet users, implanting devices to steal seed phrases.
Bitcoin Briefly Slides Below $80,000 On More Hot Inflation Data
Bitcoin briefly fell below $80,000 after hot U.S. inflation data, raising fears the Fed will keep rates higher for longer.
Australia eyes A$14 million capital rule as crypto regulatory crackdown deepens
Australia's ASIC proposes stricter crypto exchange and custody rules, including A$14 million capital floor, ahead of 2027 licensing regime.
DeFi Development boosts CHAD dividend to 14% amid push to grow Solana holdings
DeFi Development raised its CHAD preferred stock dividend to 14% to fund expansion of its Solana treasury.
Mastercard brings stablecoin balances into traditional banking and card payments
Mastercard launched Global Money Platform, letting businesses integrate stablecoin balances into traditional banking and card payments.
Bitcoin slips under $80K after US PPI gains most in four years
Bitcoin dipped below $80,000 after US PPI inflation data exceeded expectations, marking the largest increase since March 2022.
Bitcoin Just Fell Below $80,000: What Triggered the Selloff?
Bitcoin dropped below $80,000 due to hot inflation data, ETF outflows, and leveraged liquidations.
Ripple Prime adds RWA swaps referencing perpetual futures listed on Hyperliquid
Ripple Prime launched RWA perpetual swaps for institutions, referencing Trade.xyz perpetual futures on Hyperliquid, with RLUSD as collateral.
AI agents keep coming back for crypto as x402 wallet refill rate surges to 89%
AI agents are increasingly reusing x402 crypto wallets, with refill rates hitting 89% as machine-to-machine stablecoin payments grow.
Starknet opens seven-day vote on independent Layer 1 over quantum risks
Starknet token holders are voting on whether to explore becoming an independent Layer 1 to address quantum computing threats.
Russia to ban direct peer-to-peer crypto trades starting July 2027
Russia will ban direct peer-to-peer crypto trades between individuals from July 1, 2027, requiring authorized intermediaries for such transactions.
Nasdaq-listed Tron sets up $200M ATM share offering to fuel TRX acquisitions
Tron filed a $200M at-the-market share offering with the SEC to fund its TRX treasury acquisitions.
Bitwise CIO argues bitcoin will benefit whether AI booms or busts
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says bitcoin will ultimately rise under any AI-driven economic scenario, from boom to bust.
A $30 Trillion Bitcoin Market? Matt Hougan and Saifedean Ammous Make the Case for Challenging Gold
Matt Hougan predicts Bitcoin could reach a $30 trillion market, while Saifedean Ammous argues it may surpass gold, as Peter Schiff urges selling BTC for gold.
Latin America’s MSTR: How OranjeBTC is Running the Saylor Playbook in Brazil | Gui Gomes
OranjeBTC CEO Gui Gomes explains how the company brings Bitcoin-backed loans and digital credit to Brazil, following the Saylor playbook.
Can the SEC and CFTC’s pro-crypto rules be overturned? Legal opinion
Legal expert Yuriy Brisov explains why SEC and CFTC crypto rules can be overturned if challenged in court.
Charles Edwards: Why Quantum Risk Could Be MASSIVE BTC Upside Catalyst
Charles Edwards says Bitcoin's next all-time high requires a major catalyst, with quantum progress potentially serving as a massive upside driver.
Wellington-Altus’ James Thorne: Bitcoin “Supercycle” has Begun
James Thorne of Wellington-Altus explains why Bitcoin is entering a generational supercycle and why the four-year cycle is over.
Ethereum’s faster-exit plan would leave new validators waiting to earn
Ethereum's EIP-8061 would speed up validator exits but keep entry caps, meaning new validators still wait to earn rewards.
Troy Cross: Number Go Up – The Solution to Bitcoin's Marketing Problem?
Philosopher Troy Cross discusses Bitcoin's marketing problem, the power of 'number go up,' and separating money from state.
Ripple’s DriveWealth Deal Sparks XRP Backlash as RLUSD Takes Center Stage
Ripple's DriveWealth partnership for RLUSD settlement drew XRP holder backlash over the token's role, as a $750 XRP price scenario resurfaced.
BingX EU Secures MiCAR License, Advancing Regulated Crypto Services Across Europe
BingX EU obtains MiCAR license from Austria's FMA to offer regulated crypto services across the European Economic Area.
Crypto Markets Face Major Liquidation Risk, Q3 Data Shows
Crypto market cap surged 39.6% in Q3, but falling spot volumes and record $102.2 billion futures open interest signal elevated liquidation risk.
Helius CEO Mert Mumtaz joins NEAR Foundation Council
Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Solana infrastructure firm Helius, has joined the NEAR Foundation Council to help guide strategy and governance.
A Crypto Scam in Brooklyn Hit Its Victims Twice. Seized Server Data Shows How
Brooklyn prosecutors dismantled a crypto scam that stole tens of millions from Russian speakers and then targeted them again with a fake recovery scheme.
Crypto scammers stole millions from victims, then returned pretending to help recover their money
Crypto scammers who stole millions from Russian-speaking investors later posed as recovery experts to extract more money.
Bank of America’s $1.2B Money Laundering Fine Raises Questions Over Warren’s Crypto Crackdown
Bank of America's $1.2B money laundering fine highlights traditional banking failures as Senator Warren pushes for stricter crypto oversight.
HEX token sellers erase $160M following reports of founder Richard Schueler arrest
HEX fell 30% and lost $160M in market cap after founder Richard Schueler was reportedly detained in Istanbul.
Ledger unveils Atom Android device with Solana Mobile integration and new tamper protections amid investigation into modified wallets
Ledger announced the Atom Android device with Solana Mobile's Seeker app and advanced tamper protections amid an investigation into modified hardware wallets.
Ledger’s answer to wallet tampering costs $849 and ships next year
Ledger unveils Atom, an $849 tamper-resistant wallet with Android apps, shipping summer 2027, after a supply-chain implant incident.
Bitcoin Wins in Every Economic Scenario, Says Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues Bitcoin will thrive under all three macroeconomic scenarios he outlines, regardless of economic direction.
Does Sydney Sweeney Own XRP? Cardano Boss Just Spilled the Tea
A mistaken billboard selfie by Ripple's David Schwartz sparked viral jokes about Sydney Sweeney owning XRP, joined by Cardano's Charles Hoskinson.
Ledger Wallet Scare Reaches 4 Retailers Across 3 Countries: How Many Devices Are Affected?
A Ledger hardware wallet supply-chain attack has spread to four retailers across three countries, with losses estimated near $93 million.
EBA designates Circle’s USDC as the EU’s first ‘significant’ e-money token
The EBA classifies Circle’s USDC as the EU’s first significant e-money token, effective Nov. 12.
Bitcoin’s AI-driven rally faces a hidden danger if the machines get richer but workers don’t
AI productivity may boost Bitcoin, but if gains concentrate while worker income stagnates, demand could weaken and undermine the rally.
White House crypto council chief Patrick Witt steps down
Patrick Witt, executive director of the White House Crypto Council, is stepping down to join the private sector.
Starknet opens vote on potential Ethereum L2 exit over quantum risks
Starknet has opened a non-binding vote on whether to explore exiting Ethereum and becoming an independent quantum-resistant layer-1 blockchain.
Bitget, Liquid exploits push Q3 crypto hacks toward $1.2B
Crypto hacks hit $1.18 billion in Q3 2026, led by the $387 million Bitget breach and $320 million Liquid Network exploit.
Does Trump Really Back XRP? Inside His Crypto Stockpile Strategy
Trump's 2025 crypto reserve announcement named XRP, but his executive order prioritized Bitcoin and created a separate stockpile for other assets.
Bitcoin dips to $80.1K as KOSPI closes at its lowest since April
Bitcoin fell to $80,154 as South Korea's KOSPI closed down 7.5%, its lowest since April, amid tech stock losses.