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Bitcoin Core’s privacy fix reaches v32 code while the v31 patch remains open

Bitcoin Core has merged a privacy fix into its 32.x source branch addressing behavior that could correlate private-broadcast connections with ordinary node connections. The backport for 31.x remains open as of Oct. 8, leaving users who enable the feature on the latest stable release, 31.1, awaiting ...

US government moves $470 million in seized crypto to Coinbase wallets, raising Bitcoin sale questions

The US government moved about $470 million in seized crypto to likely Coinbase Prime addresses, according to Arkham, reviving questions over potential asset sales. On Oct. 7, blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence said the transfers included Bitcoin, wrapped Bitcoin and USDT. Arkham linked th...

Bitcoin breaks below $83,000 as oil jumps on Iran strike-plan report

Bitcoin has slipped under a level FxPro says opens a "quick path to $80,000." Brent crude climbed above $102 and pushed Treasury yields back toward their highest since 2002.

Ripple is earning fees financing leveraged stock bets, a business long run by banks

The crypto company's $1.25 billion acquisition of Hidden Road has opened a corner of Wall Street where funds pay to amplify daily moves in stocks such as Nvidia and Sandisk.

US Bitcoin ETFs shed $485M in biggest daily outflow since June

Bitcoin ETFs erased October’s net inflows with $485 million in withdrawals, while Ether funds logged a seventh straight outflow session.

Vitalik Buterin urges calm as AI raises new fears over Bitcoin and Ethereum cryptography security

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warned that AI-driven advances in mathematics could weaken both existing crypto signatures and some post-quantum defenses. On Oct. 7, Buterin advised crypto holders to reduce exposure where practical but cautioned against rushing funds into new wallets, arguing th...

ESMA gives crypto firms 3 months to exit non-compliant stablecoins

ESMA urged EU crypto firms to halt services involving non-MiCA-compliant stablecoins, giving regulators three months to address existing exposures.

US government moves $770M of seized Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime

The US government moved 9,261 Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime, including 2,456 BTC in newly discovered funds pointing to federal law enforcement seizures.

US government moves $1B in seized Bitcoin after $770M transfers

Blockchain analysts identified the US government wallet tied to the recovery of funds from the Bitfinex hack.

U.S. government moves $1 billion in bitcoin from Bitfinex hack wallet, no sale indicated

Arkham data shows the 12,267 BTC went to unlabeled wallets rather than an exchange, a day after $383 million hit Coinbase Prime.

US government moves another $1 billion in Bitcoin as BTC slides $4,000

US government-linked wallets moved over $1 billion in Bitcoin on Oct. 8 as BTC prices fell and more coins reached Coinbase Prime. On Oct. 8, Galaxy Research flagged the transfer of 12,267 BTC, valued at approximately $1 billion, from a government-controlled address holding assets recovered from the ...

US Government Moves $1 Billion in Bitcoin Seized From Bitfinex Hacker

A government wallet holding Bitcoin seized from the Bitfinex hacker sent 12,267 BTC to a new, unlabeled address, according to Arkham data.

Bitcoin crashes through $81,000 buy wall as $1 billion crypto liquidation bloodbath unfolds

Bitcoin registered an intraday low near $80,000 as a cryptocurrency selloff triggered over $1 billion in liquidations, overwhelmingly hitting traders betting on higher prices. The largest cryptocurrency traded around $80,744 as of press time, down 3% over 24 hours and roughly 4% over the past week, ...

Will AI Break Crypto Encryption? Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Weighs In on 'Bunker Mode' Shift

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin thinks the crypto industry needs to make sure encryption is both quantum and AI-resistant.

Greece Plans 10% Crypto Capital Gains Tax, Down From 15% Floated in June

A draft bill would exempt the first €500 of annual gains, as crypto tax rates across Europe run from Cyprus's 8% to Italy's 33%.

Bitcoin mined for pennies in 2010 moves after 16 years, now worth $8.5 million

The 100 BTC came directly from two mining rewards created during Bitcoin’s “Satoshi era” and had not moved for more than 16 years.

EU lawmakers push crypto onto anti-corruption agenda

MEPs also called for stronger asset recovery, while the Commission plans to adopt its first anti-corruption strategy by the end of this year.

EU securities regulator gives crypto platforms 3 months to remove unauthorized stablecoins

ESMA said authorized platforms must block new access to stablecoins that fail to meet MiCA rules, while national authorities oversee existing customer holdings.

Over 6 million bitcoin sit behind exposed public keys as AI warnings mount

Glassnode co-founder's latest figures show growing public-key exposure as Justin Drake urges preparations for potential AI attacks on wallet cryptography.

Ethereum’s Glamsterdam test runs near 200 million gas per block after upgrade

The Sepolia rehearsal has raised its processing budget more than threefold, but sampled blocks used less than half that allowance.

Standard Chartered plans institutional crypto custody in Singapore

Standard Chartered plans custody for cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and tokenized assets for institutional and eligible corporate clients in Singapore.

Greece prepares to levy 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency

Crypto gains of up to 500 euros ($560) a year would be exempt under the bill, which will be submitted to parliament in November.

Bitcoin ETF investors head for the exit, and it's the biggest rush in months

Your day-ahead look for Oct. 8, 2026

Sui’s Hashi to launch with $500M in Bitcoin finance commitments

Hashi has more than $500M in commitments ahead of mainnet launch, while Anchorage offers institutions settlement and self-custody.

Securitize brings Apple, Nvidia and Tesla to Solana, with NYSE trading in the works

Tokenized shares in the mega-caps will first trade on Securitize's Solana-based platform, with further plans to expand them to NYSE and OKXICE digital venues, the firm said.

A $1,000 MetaMask incident could turn Ethereum’s staking queue into a $5 billion traffic jam

MetaMask's precautionary validator exits are turning a roughly $1,000 reward diversion into a test of Ethereum's staking capacity. Lido expects its affected ETH to return gradually to Ethereum staking; the entry backlog was worth about $3.59 billion in the Oct. 7 snapshot. Lido had expected its fina...

MiCA rejection forces German crypto platform into operational overhaul

Bitcoin.de is rebuilding its operating model after German regulators rejected its MiCA authorization, forcing it to outsource trading and custody to outside partners. BaFin refused the application filed by Futurum Bank AG, the Bitcoin.de operator, to become an authorized crypto-asset service provide...

Bitcoin ETFs Suffer Worst Loss Since June as Uptober Turns Red

Investors yanked $484.9 million out of spot Bitcoin ETFs in a single day. Oil is near $100, bond yields are at their highest since 2002, and the Fed isn't done hiking.

Europol says crypto’s quantum upgrade could take years and urges work to start now

Europol, the EU’s law enforcement agency, is urging the cryptocurrency industry to begin preparing wallet and protocol upgrades for quantum threats, warning that a coordinated migration could take years. Its report published Oct. 7 identifies the cryptographic keys controlling funds as the main poin...

Ethereum Test Network Raises Block Limit to Over 3x Its Current Capacity

Ethereum's Sepolia test network activated Glamsterdam on October 6 with a block gas limit near 200 million, over three times mainnet's 60 million.

AI Startup Manus Raises $500 Million After China Nixed Meta’s $2 Billion Acquisition

Manus built a self-driving AI assistant before the hype, sold itself to Meta, then watched Beijing unwind the deal. Its first fresh money since: more than $500 million.

Justin Drake urges crypto ‘bunker mode,’ as AI could break wallet security within months

The Ethereum researcher said crypto users should consider moving funds to fresh addresses, warning AI could threaten private-key security before quantum computers do.

Standard Chartered to expand crypto custody services in Singapore

The bank said the service would extend its existing crypto custody footprint in the UAE, Luxembourg, and Hong Kong.

Greece plans 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrencies

Greece’s draft bill proposes a 10% tax on crypto capital gains, with exemptions for annual gains of up to 500 euros and crypto-to-crypto swaps.

Samsung integrates USDC to overhaul cross-border remittances for 82 million Galaxy users

Eligible users will be able to send USDC abroad or send local-currency payouts to bank accounts in more than 60 countries, starting late October.

Samsung Wallet Taps Solana for USDC Transfers on 82M US Galaxy Devices

Users can send USDC across borders from late October, three months after Samsung teased stablecoin support without naming a blockchain.

BitMine’s Ethereum buying spree could end in six weeks

BitMine Immersion Technologies Chairman Tom Lee said the company will stop accumulating Ethereum once its holdings reach 5% of the cryptocurrency’s supply, capping the strategy that made it ETH’s largest corporate holder. Speaking at TOKEN2049 in Singapore, Lee said BitMine was already close to that...

Uranium Finance Hacker Who Bought Pokémon and Magic Cards Convicted Over $50M Theft

Jonathan Spalletta also spent stolen crypto on a Roman coin marking Julius Caesar's assassination and moon-flown Wright brothers fabric.

Bitcoin keeps losing ground when Wall Street opens as Coinbase discount deepens

Bitcoin’s US-session weakness is deepening as BTC prices on Coinbase trade at a $64 discount to Binance, the largest global crypto exchange Bitcoin has lost a compounded 3.24% during US stock-market hours since Sept. 21, while prices outside that window advanced 6.07%, according to a CryptoSlate ana...

Citi predicts Bitcoin going back to $113,000. Here’s what the buying data shows

Citi's $113,000 Bitcoin target would require a roughly 36% rise from the Oct. 7 reference price, keeping it below its previous record. The harder question is whether buying can sustain that recovery. Onchain analytics firm Glassnode's fresh analysis shows new money entering the market alongside unus...

Bitcoin ETFs suffer biggest exodus since June as Ethereum withdrawals hit nine-month high

US spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds saw their steepest withdrawals in months as the cryptocurrency market continued to decline. Data from SoSoValue shows that the 12 listed US Bitcoin ETFs lost $484.9 million on Oct. 7, their largest single-day outflow since June 25. BlackRock's iShar...

IMF warns tokenized markets could amplify financial risks

The global financial institution found tokenized equity markets less liquid and more volatile than traditional markets, despite growing demand for 24/7 trading.

Bitcoin’s slide below $81,000 exposes why a Fed pause may not save the crypto market

Bitcoin slid below $81,000 on Oct. 8, with an intraday low near $80,800, even as traders expect the Fed to hold in October. The September FOMC minutes, released Oct. 7, said most participants viewed another rate increase by year-end as probable and left decisions dependent on data. December remains ...

Securitize stock jumps over 10% after launching tokenized US equities on Solana

Securitize’s new offering gives eligible investors access to tokenized shares of 12 US companies, with dividend and voting rights and plans for round-the-clock trading.

Top Democrat among Senate investigators probes ties between Cantor Fitzgerald, Tether

As Democrats steadily rise in their potential to take back a Senate majority, Senator Richard Blumenthal is digging into Tether's U.S. financial partnership.

‘Don’t rush anything’: Vitalik Buterin warns against hasty wallet migrations amid growing AI threats

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warned that the crypto industry should take risks to cryptography from AI-accelerated math seriously.

Samsung to launch USDC transfers on Solana for US Galaxy users

The South Korean tech giant said the feature is built into Samsung Wallet, with fiat on- and off-ramps, rather than a separate crypto app.

Samsung Wallet to add USDC transfers for US Galaxy users in October

Eligible US Galaxy will be able to send USDC to crypto wallets and transfer funds to bank accounts in more than 60 countries.

Standard Chartered to expand institutional crypto and RWA custody to Singapore

The bank would offer the service to institutions and accredited corporate investors, subject to regulatory requirements.

Bitcoin’s failed breakout reveals a dangerous mix of thin volume and easy profits

Bitcoin has fallen nearly 5% this week as weak trading volume and profit-taking blunt attempts to reclaim $85,000. The largest cryptocurrency traded around $83,100 as of press time, extending a retreat that followed Sunday’s brief close above the key level. Bitcoin has since failed to sustain that b...

Bitcoin and ether holders urged to enter ‘bunker mode’ against possible AI attacks

Ethereum researchers warned AI could break the signatures guarding bitcoin, ether and the tokens built on them "in months, not years" in the worst case, well before quantum computers arrive.

‘Bunker mode’ is a far greater challenge for institutions than individual crypto holders

As crypto debates whether holders should move funds before AI or quantum advances expose wallet keys, custody firms face a separate problem: upgrading systems before an emergency migration.

JPMorgan estimates $50 billion has flowed into crypto this year as momentum improves into Q4

JPMorgan analysts estimate around $50 billion has flowed into digital assets this year, equal to an annualized pace of $66 billion.

NFL Sides With States Against Kalshi in Supreme Court Prediction Market Fight

The NFL urged the Supreme Court to resolve a circuit split over whether states can regulate sports contracts on prediction markets, arguing they're gambling, not federally regulated swaps.

SAP Pay adds USDC payments, with Circle Mint access required

Circle has added a USDC payment route to SAP Pay through a partnership with payments provider Tereina, letting eligible businesses use stablecoins inside their existing SAP workflows. Access requires an institutional Circle Mint account and depends on regional availability, according to Circle’s SAP...

Securitize launches 1:1-backed tokenized stocks, starting with Apple, Nvidia, Strategy and more

Securitize launches tokenized US stocks on Solana, backed 1:1 by real shares with dividends and USDC settlement.

Crypto news site Cointelegraph seeks buyer after web traffic plunges

The amount of money the crypto media firm has been shopping itself for was not revealed.

NEAR enters crypto’s top 20 after 140% surge in 30 days

NEAR climbed into the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, as NEAR Intents surpassed $31 billion in cumulative transaction volume.

Bitcoin slips below $83,000 as Ethereum researcher's 'bunker mode' call divides crypto

Justin Drake's call to prepare for an AI break of wallet cryptography drew a mixed response as bitcoin slipped below $83,000.

Morning Minute: Ethereum Researcher Says AI May Break Crypto Encryption Before Quantum

Justin Drake is calling for crypto holders to start calmly planning for “Bunker Mode." But reactions so far haven’t been too calm.

NUVA brings U.S. residential mortgage credit to offshore investors

The company's HOME token gives eligible investors exposure to a vault of U.S. home equity lines of credit starting from 1 USDC and targets a 7% annual yield.

Crypto lending rises again… but have they solved the risks?

Crypto lending has risen by 55% since July, but now has to deal with the dangers of AI assisted hacks, and risks cascading through interlinked protocols. Here’s how to stay safe.

Securitize Brings Nvidia, Apple and Amazon Onchain With Tokenized Stocks on Solana

The new Securitize Stocks product launches with 12 names backed one-to-one by real shares—preserving dividends and voting rights—trading first on Solana, with NYSE and OKX-ICE venues planned.

Bitcoin nears 3-week low as oil heads higher on Iran strike woes

Bitcoin dipped below $81,000 and oil prices gained after reports that military confrontation between the US and Iran could return.

NFL tells Supreme Court prediction market sports contracts are gambling, not swaps

The NFL filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to hear New Jersey's case, arguing Kalshi's sports contracts are gambling, not CFTC-regulated swaps.

Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Worth $8.3 Million Moves After 16 Years

A batch of 100.02 BTC mined in July 2010 moved Wednesday after 16 years. It's worth about $8.3 million, but nothing in the transaction shows who owns it.

NFL backs New Jersey authorities in SCOTUS petition over Kalshi

According to the league, Kalshi and other prediction markets “threaten game integrity” because many event contracts are “highly susceptible to manipulation.”

China’s P2P stablecoin wallets surge 43x, Korea’s $450B crypto economy: Asia Express

Despite ongoing bans, China has seen a big surge in peer-to-peer stablecoin use. New figures show South Korea’s $450B crypto economy is the largest in East Asia.

Live news: Risk assets under pressure as bond selloff and oil rally intensify

Rising Treasury yields, surging energy prices and a stronger dollar weigh on bitcoin and tech, while silver falls below $59 an ounce.

THORChain made 63% of its record $3 million September income during the Bitget hack-linked trading surge

THORChain’s September income surged as Bitget-linked flows drove the protocol’s busiest stretch in more than a year. The cross-chain exchange generated $3.01 million in system income last month, its highest since March 2025, while swap volume climbed to $2.40 billion, the most since June 2025. Much ...

‘No going back’ for institutions moving toward tokenized onchain future, says Fidelity

Tokenization offers structural advantages to financial institutions and helps asset managers reach new markets, according to Fidelity’s head of digital asset strategists.

Cardano Foundation spins out Veridian, tokenizes its shares on new standard

Veridian became the first company to use Cardano’s new programmable-token standard for its equity, though the tokenized shares are not being offered to the public.

NFL joins pushback against prediction markets as U.S. Supreme Court asked to act

In opposition to federal oversight of the prediction markets, the National Football League has sided with states, Gary Gensler and one of the authors of the relevant law.

Bitcoin pulls back as analysts forecast $80,000-$90,000 Q4 trading range

Bitcoin traded near $82,000 on Thursday, with analysts at QCP expecting a fourth-quarter range of $80,000 to $90,000.

Crypto investment firm Deus X Capital shuts down as backers pursue separate strategies

CEO Tim Grant will lead AI venture TensorX, while CIO Stuart Connolly stays to oversee the firm’s formal unwind in January.

Bitcoin monthly ‘new money’ inflows near $5B as BTC price rally stalls

Bitcoin’s realized cap rise in the 30 days to Oct. 5 came mostly from existing holders, not fresh capital, Glassnode data showed.

Decrypt Money Accounts on Solana to Power The Information Exchange

One self-custodial platform to power Earn, Swaps, Predictions and Perps on Decrypt, as it builds out its financial and intelligence market.

From Uptober to Spooky Szn? Bitcoin Cuts September Gains in Half

Day traders are selling, leveraged longs are getting flushed and ETF money is heading for the door. The daily chart still holds the line, but its cushion is shrinking.

Solana DeFi Firms Orca and Loopscale Merge Under New Formation Brand

Solana DEX Orca and lending platform Loopscale will operate as Formation, a New York company aiming to finance AI, energy, robotics and defense assets and eventually reach regulated U.S. markets.

Crypto must cement adoption to withstand US policy shifts: Canton CEO

Canton CEO Yuval Rooz compared blockchain adoption to Uber and Airbnb, arguing that widespread adoption could help insulate it from potential policy reversals.

Crypto’s heavy backing of Republicans alienated Democrats: Cuomo

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo urged the crypto industry to balance its support for Democrats and Republicans if they want federal crypto legislation passed.

Crypto industry split over Justin Drake’s AI warning

Crypto players disagree over Justin Drake’s AI cryptography warning, with some dismissing it while others urge proactive preparation.

Crypto for Advisors: Digital assets outran stocks and gold in Q3

Bitwise CEO says ‘tragic’ Dogecoin ETF failure shows gap between ETF buyers and crypto-app users

Alongside its recent spot NEAR ETF launch, Bitwise is prioritizing AI and intends to do more in that area.

The Block GCCI 2026 Country Profile: Inside Korea’s Crypto Market

Section 1: The Block’s Global Crypto Competitiveness Index Crypto markets have historically been measured on their trading volume, ownership, or adoption. While these metrics remain important, they speak to demand-side factors rather than the environment in which crypto companies and capital can ope...

Wall Street's tokenization boom could have bigger winners than bitcoin and ether, Citrini says

The research firm sees tokenized stocks, bonds and loans creating new markets for trading and lending, with fee-generating platforms and companies poised to benefit.

PumpFun is making millions from a market where 81% of memecoins crashed 90%

Pump.fun, a leading Solana token launchpad, keeps generating millions of dollars from memecoin trading even as most established tokens struggle to recover from steep losses. The platform produced about $18.6 million in protocol revenue over the seven days through Oct. 7, according to DefiLlama data....

Why XRP’s 63 billion circulating tokens don’t tell buyers what’s for sale

For XRP buyers, available supply depends on the price they are willing to pay. The token's roughly 63.09 billion circulating supply gives the market's scale; sell orders show the quantities being offered at particular prices. XRP Insights, a ledger-data tracker, counted 21.97 billion XRP in exchange...

Bitcoin loans are paying for tuition and working capital, not just trades, lenders say

Bitcoin-backed lending is evolving into a mainstream source of credit, with borrowers using BTC to access liquidity without selling.

Strategy shareholders face dilution drag despite brighter bitcoin forecasts, TD Cowen says

TD Cowen kept its $260 price target on Strategy (MSTR) as dilution limits the benefit of higher bitcoin forecasts.

Google Wants Gemini to Be Your Next Coworker—Complete With Its Own Email Address

Google Cloud unveiled a single Gemini agent that takes goals instead of questions, works in the background for days, and can join a company as a staffer with its own inbox and calendar.

Former PlayStation Exec Slams Sony's Move to Kill Discs: 'What Are You Buying?'

Sony plans to cease physical disc production in 2028. A former PlayStation exec claims it has caused reputational damage.

AI Video Game Mod Mashups Are Taking Off—Here Are the Wackiest Examples

Minecraft in Elden Ring, Skate in Call of Duty, and Spider-Man in Gotham. AI vibe coders are creating crazy video game mashup mods.

Netflix drops trailer for series based on FTX’s SBF and Caroline Ellison

Sam Bankman-Fried remains in federal prison following his 2023 conviction, while Caroline Ellison was released in January.

Crypto crumbles as anniversary of flash crash nears

It was October 10, 2025, when bitcoin plunged from about $122,000 to $105,000, with much of the decline occurring within minutes.