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Bitcoin drops below $80,000 as crypto ignores Asian tech rally, Fed meeting begins
Bitcoin fell 0.4% to around $79,700 since midnight UTC while Asian tech stocks rallied. The DeFi index dropped 1.8%, and the Fed is set to begin a two-day meeting.
Crypto wallet maker Keystone to destroy almost 19,000 devices after security breach
The breach exposed 25,964 buyer records, some kept past Keystone’s 180-day deletion policy after an automated tool failed without the firm noticing.
Microsoft’s Magnetar Research Could Matter to Blockchain Proof Costs
Microsoft Research says its Magnetar system makes proofs of ordinary program execution faster while relying on standard hash-based cryptography.
Investor who called for AI pivot in 2023 says bitcoin is going to $57,000
Jason Calacanis wants investors to sell bitcoin and back artificial intelligence. He is also holding TAO, the cryptocurrency behind AI network Bittensor.
Ark Invest buys $5.2 million of Circle shares, sells $15.9 million of its own Bitcoin ETF as BTC grinds lower
Ark Invest rebalanced its fund weightings, adding Circle shares and trimming its Bitcoin ETF holdings as BTC fell below $80,000.
Ripple Wins Final OCC Approval for Trust Bank Behind $2.6B RLUSD Stablecoin
The federally supervised bank will manage RLUSD's reserves and offer custody, as banking groups fight crypto charters in court.
Zcash co-founder calls to stop funding ‘over $125M’ grants program
Sean Bowe says ZCG has enough money to keep funding projects and wants its share of new ZEC redirected to a reserve for the network.
Ripple and Meritz Focus on the Custody Layer of Korea’s Tokenisation Plans
Meritz Securities and Ripple will explore custody and tokenisation within current Korean securities regulations before considering broader expansion.
Now is the time to accumulate bitcoin, Galaxy says
Galaxy argues improving price trends, resilient ETF demand and rising U.S. debt support bitcoin’s recovery towards its previous high.
Bloom bot hackers loot $953K faster than you can microwave popcorn
Bloom pledged to reimburse nine traders after $953,000 was drained from 48 wallets, saying no private keys were accessed or compromised.
Standard Chartered’s Live RLUSD Custody Sets Up a Separate Collateral Test
Standard Chartered now supports eligible institutional RLUSD custody through its DIFC branch; a separate LMAX collateral arrangement is planned.
An AI label alone no longer wins lenders, JPMorgan says
As default insurance on several AI-linked firms hits record costs, companies must show they can finance investment, service the debt and eventually mint cash, JPMorgan says.
Binance files for Brazil crypto license ahead of Friday deadline
The exchange is delisting 22 crypto assets for Brazilian users and hopes talks with the central bank will allow it to restore some services.
Solana’s Delivery-Versus-Payment Tool Tries to Remove Settlement’s Weakest Link
Solana DvP offers an open-source route to atomic securities settlement, with JPMorgan providing input on institutional requirements.
Solana bug reports now cost 1 SOL as AI floods security teams with spam
Researchers must now permanently burn 1 SOL for every submission after a monthlong contest drew 809 reports, with AI believed to have helped generate or write nearly all of them.
Bitcoin ETFs claw back $110M after $774M exit
US spot Bitcoin ETFs remained in the red for October, with about $202 million in net outflows for the month despite Monday’s rebound.
Ethereum fixes Glamsterdam bug that could have sent staking deposits to builders
Developers initially rejected the change before reversing course, as testing delays gave them more time to examine a flaw in Ethereum's upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade.
Samsung Wallet’s Solana USDC Rollout Faces Its First Real User Test
Samsung's planned USDC remittance feature is due to begin rolling out to eligible US Galaxy users in the final week of October.
Circle faces up to 20% revenue risk from AI agents, Mizuho says
Mizuho cited 10-20% medium-term reserve revenue downside risk as AI agents steer USDC holders toward higher-yielding fiat alternatives.
Zcash co-founder proposes ending grants funding, citing $125 million treasury
Sean Bowe’s proposal would send the committee’s 8% share of newly created ZEC to a reserve for future miners. The committee would keep the money it has already received.
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Circle Brings USDC and EURC Closer to the Corporate Finance Department
Circle and SAP-backed Tereina plan to embed USDC and EURC payments into enterprise workflows, beginning with SAP Cloud ERP.
Britain’s Crypto Licensing Clock Is Already Running Ahead of 2027 Start
The FCA opened its crypto authorisation gateway on September 30 and asks firms planning to continue operating to apply by February 28, 2027.
Ripple gets a final go-ahead to launch its own U.S. national trust bank
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has approved Ripple National Trust Bank (RNTB), Ripple's CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced on X.
RedotPay weighs confidential US IPO filing by year-end: Bloomberg
The stablecoin payments company previously disputed reports that its US listing had been delayed.
ESMA Draws a Hard Line Around Non-Compliant Stablecoins in EU Services
ESMA says EU-licensed crypto service providers should cease services involving stablecoins that do not meet MiCA requirements.
StoneX lifts Strive price target 34% as new stock offering bolsters bitcoin strategy
StoneX has raised its price target for bitcoin treasury company Strive to $43 from $32 and reiterated its Buy rating on the stock.
SEC’s Crypto Custody Proposal Could Change How Funds Hold Digital Assets
The SEC has proposed a tailored crypto custody framework for advisers and regulated funds, but the changes are not yet final.
Ripple gains final OCC approval to launch national trust bank and bring RLUSD under federal oversight
Ripple's structure places reserve management and custody under federal supervision while leaving issuance with the New York-regulated entity.
Visa’s Agent Payment Pilot Highlights the Next Question for Crypto Wallets
Visa, BILL and Billtrust are piloting trusted AI agents that complete approved invoice payments through supplier portals.
Keystone breach deepens: Hackers stole key used to verify wallets as genuine
Keystone initially disclosed a leak of customer information but has since disclosed that hackers also stole a key that could allow counterfeit wallets to pass authenticity checks.
BlackRock joins SBI and Startale to link tokenized MMFs with Japanese yen stablecoins
BlackRock, SBI Holdings, and Startale will explore connecting tokenized money market funds with SBI's Japanese yen-pegged stablecoin JPYSC.
Ripple wins final US approval for national trust bank
The approval clears the way for Ripple to manage reserves backing its RLUSD stablecoin and provide digital asset custody.
Canada’s Draft Stablecoin Rules Cap Redemption Fees at 1% and Ban Yield
Ottawa opened a 60-day consultation on draft rules requiring one-to-one reserves and fast redemption from stablecoin issuers, while keeping the ban on paying holders interest.
OpenAI Launches GPT-6.1 Terra, Its Half-Good AI Model at Half the Price
OpenAI's mid-tier model now operates apps and screens more like a person would, with API prices 50% below GPT-5.6 Terra and an error rate that OpenAI says fell sharply.
US OCC calls on community banks to become payment stablecoin issuers
The announcement followed the banking regulator finalizing its rules for the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin law to be implemented in January
Injective launches onchain futures market tracking Nvidia GPU rental costs
The new index tracks rental prices for five Nvidia GPUs, offering leveraged trading and potential hedging against fluctuations in AI computing costs.
Unitree Stock Jumps as Investors Bet Chatbot AI Will Finally Give Robots a Brain
Unitree's shares have jumped about 60% in under two weeks as investors bet OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra will give robots the brains they lack, turning the stock into an AI proxy.
NBA Embraces the CFTC on Prediction Markets as the NFL Fights It in Court
The agreement, which follows similar deals with MLB and NHL, establishes information-sharing to guard against insider trading as sports betting migrates to CFTC-regulated venues.
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