October 10, 2026

1. French Committee Backs Stablecoin Swap Tax and Crypto Exit Tax

regulation

A French National Assembly committee has adopted amendments to tax stablecoin swaps and crypto exits for wealthy holders. This move comes as part of discussions on the 2027 budget, which was ultimately rejected in its revenue section by the committee.

Sources:Decrypt

2. XRP Ledger Patched Decade-Old Bug Allowing Creation of Billions in XRP

security

The XRP Ledger has patched a critical bug that allowed the creation of spendable XRP without the sender's funding. This vulnerability, which existed for nearly a decade, prompted an emergency software release to secure the network.

Sources:CoinDesk

3. Sam Altman-Backed Life Insurer Raises $37.5 Million, Runs on Bitcoin

business

A Bermuda-based life insurer operating entirely on Bitcoin has raised $37.5 million in funding. The investment, led by Bain Capital Crypto, follows a record year driven by demand from wealthy families across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Sources:Decrypt

4. Solana Doubles Block Production Speed Ahead of Alpenglow Upgrade

technology

Solana has successfully doubled its block production speed to 200 milliseconds, enhancing its network efficiency. This upgrade is part of the preparations for the upcoming Alpenglow upgrade, aiming to improve transaction throughput significantly.

Sources:CryptoSlate

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