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US targets $1 billion Iran-linked crypto seizure, Bessent says ‘we know where it is’
Bessent’s latest crypto seizure plan follows months of sanctions and freezes targeting Iranian assets.
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Ledger Investigating Reports of Drained Crypto Wallets as Estimated Losses Hit $86M
Ledger said Friday morning that it is investigating following reports of tens of millions of dollars’ worth of crypto being drained from its hardware wallets, warning users against activating devices purchased from a particular reseller. Social media lit up with posts from Ledger users claiming that funds had been drained from their wallets, despite […]
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New York AG secures up to $35 million from former Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky
NY AG Letitia James secured up to $35M from ex-Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky and a permanent ban from the securities and crypto industries.
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Stove Finance and Uniswap Labs Collaborate to Expand Onchain Access to Global Equities
New York, USA, October 9th, 2026. Stove’s U.S. and South Korean equity tokens are now available via UniswapXon Uniswap, with additional markets to follow. Stove Finance today announced that its tokenized U.S. and South Korean equitiesokenized equities are now available on Uniswap. The integration broadens the range of financial assets available through Uniswap Labs products […]
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Solana network upgrade targets faster blocks as SOL price struggles
Solana has moved closer to halving its block production time as developers prepare to activate the final stage of a network upgrade targeting 200 millisecond slots on Friday, Oct. 9. According to Anza, the developer behind Solana’s Agave validator software,…
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Dragonfly partner rejects ‘bunker mode’ doomerism, calls for proactive blockchain measures
Dragonfly’s Qureshi argued that asset migration is not a real solution in case of AI models breaking cryptographic signatures, and urged blockchains to adopt proactive measures.
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Tether’s reserve custodian faces Senate questions. What can it see or stop?
Senator Richard Blumenthal has asked Cantor Fitzgerald to explain its Tether relationship by October 23. The inquiry separates control over reserve assets from control over USDT on public blockchains. The October 8 letter from Senator Richard Blumenthal asks Cantor Fitzgerald…
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UK Targets Cryptomus and TokenSpot in New Russia Sanctions Package
The package hits five crypto and payment platforms, two of which handled transactions with Russia’s A7 network, the UK government said.
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Morning Minute: Uptober Turns Sour as Crypto Majors Slide
Is this the beginning of a bigger selloff with the anniversary of 10/10 looming? Or just a leverage flush before the next leg up?
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UK blacklists Cryptomus, Heleket and TokenSpot over Russia links
The United Kingdom has sanctioned cryptocurrency platforms Cryptomus, Heleket and TokenSpot as part of 38 new Russia-related designations targeting financial services, payment networks, oil companies and suppliers linked to Moscow’s war in Ukraine. According to an October 8 TRM Labs…
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What still works in crypto marketing in 2026 (and what doesn’t)
Crypto projects are rethinking their marketing strategies in 2026 as traditional promotional campaigns struggle to turn short term attention into sustained engagement. Launching a token is easier than ever. Getting people to notice it is not. New projects show up…
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ESMA questions whether tokenized assets are safe in a crisis
ESMA asks financial firms to explain whether tokenized collateral can be sold quickly during a crisis, with responses due January 15, 2027.
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Pi Network price falls 10%: Can new updates help PI recover?
Pi Network explains its OUSD stablecoin plans while keeping PI as its main token, as price falls 10% ahead of the October 16 upgrade.
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French lawmakers back stablecoin swap tax in 2027 budget bill
France’s Finance Committee backed taxes on stablecoin swaps, as well as unrealized crypto gains when households with more than 800,000 euros move abroad.
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President Trump unveils $215M quantum computing plan amid crypto fears
Trump announces over $6 billion in science initiatives, including $215 million for quantum computing and $2.4 billion in AI commitments.
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Armed robbers steal $820K in crypto during luxury home raid in Thailand
Three armed men have forced a Chinese expatriate with Turkish citizenship to transfer approximately $820,000 in cryptocurrency during a robbery at his luxury home near Pattaya, Thailand, prompting a police investigation into the suspects and the movement of the stolen…
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France advances stablecoin tax plan and 10-year crypto loss relief
French lawmakers have approved amendments to tax cryptocurrency conversions into stablecoins and allow investors to carry forward trading losses for 10 years as part of the country’s proposed 2027 budget. According to French National Assembly records, the Finance Committee adopted…
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Solana is about to halve its block times as final 200-millisecond upgrade nears
The network is completing a seven-week push to produce blocks twice as frequently, though validators face higher costs and tighter operating windows.
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XRP Ledger adds new controls for banks, stablecoins and tokenized funds
The feature lets businesses give separate accounts limited powers such as approving customers or making payments, while keeping the keys that control their main holdings offline.
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Ohio Returns $15,300 Lost at Crypto ATM in Fake Microsoft Scam
An Ohio woman recovered her entire loss after a fake Microsoft support call directed her to send money through a crypto ATM. The case illustrates how computer warnings can become payment demands that move cash into fraudsters’ digital wallets. Fake Microsoft Hotline Led to a $15,300 Crypto Transfer A 63-year-old Allen County woman received $15,300 […]
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Cantor Fitzgerald faces Senate Democrat’s questions over Tether ties
The letter follows a report by the Democratic investigators last month alleging Tether’s USDT has become a key tool for Iran’s shadow banking network.
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IMF Report Details Why Tokenized Finance Is Struggling to Scale
A new International Monetary Fund (IMF) report says tokenization could transform global capital markets, but warns that fragmented infrastructure, thin liquidity and financial stability risks continue to hinder widespread adoption. Small Scale, Niche Dominance Tokenization holds the promise of transforming global capital markets through 24/7 trading, fractional ownership, and compressed transaction times, but key structural […]
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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.
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Circle stock slips after US jobs data: Is $81 within reach?
Circle stock has slipped 0.80% to $80.19 in Thursday’s intraday trading after U.S. jobless claims came in below expectations, leaving CRCL below the $81 level as cryptocurrency prices weakened. The U.S. Labor Department reported 197,000 initial unemployment benefit applications for…
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Luxembourg VC Nextblock’s $3M Bet Targets a Missing Piece of Crypto Finance
Luxembourg venture capital firm Nextblock has fully funded Soda Labs’ $3 million seed round to scale its programmable privacy infrastructure. Programmable Privacy Over Privacy Coins Luxembourg-based venture capital firm Nextblock has invested $3 million to fully fund the seed round for Soda Labs, a cryptographic infrastructure startup building programmable privacy tools for public blockchains. […]
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33M Americans Are Eyeing Crypto, but the Next Wave Looks Different: Survey
An estimated 33 million Americans without crypto holdings are likely to buy this year, a new survey indicates. Their demographic profile could widen the market’s reach, while education and trust remain barriers to ownership. Potential Buyers Look Different From Current Crypto Holders More than 33 million Americans without cryptocurrency holdings are likely to buy in […]
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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.
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Banking Giant Standard Chartered Expands Crypto Custody to Singapore
Standard Chartered is preparing to bring institutional crypto custody to Singapore, expanding its digital asset operations into another major financial center. Announced on Thursday, the proposed service would cover selected cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) for institutional and accredited corporate clients. The bank already operates digital asset infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates […]
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ACAMS and Chainalysis expand crypto crime training as scam losses hit $17B
ACAMS and Chainalysis have expanded their crypto financial crime training program after Chainalysis estimated that scams and fraud stole $17 billion in cryptocurrency during 2025. ACAMS said in its Oct. 8 announcement that its redesigned Certified Cryptoasset AFC Specialist certification…
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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.
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Hunter Biden Blasts Market Makers Over LAPTOP’s 99% Price Crash
Hunter Biden is firing back over the disastrous launch of his LAPTOP meme coin project, which briefly rocketed more than 600,000% before collapsing 98% within an hour. An independent forensic review points to two market makers that allegedly pocketed millions while traders took a beating. But onchain investigator Dethective has thrown another wrench into the […]
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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 operate. A country can have large trading volume while having a restrictive domestic […]
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Rep. Hill Eyes Lame-Duck Session to Secure CLARITY Act Approval
Representative French Hill still hopes for approval of the CLARITY Act after the midterm elections. Hill, who championed the FIT21 Act—an earlier attempt to establish clear rules for the crypto market—believes that the current agency-led regulatory approach “falls short” of what America needs to maintain leadership. House Financial Services Committee Chair Still Hopeful For Late […]
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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.
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Crypto for Advisors: Digital assets outran stocks and gold in Q3
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EU lawmakers flag crypto risks in new anti-corruption recommendations
European Union lawmakers have called for tighter scrutiny of crypto assets, hidden ownership structures and digital tools as part of the European Commission’s upcoming anti-corruption strategy. Members of the European Parliament adopted a nonbinding resolution on Thursday, October 8, urging…
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.