Crypto & mining news

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• 18d ago

  Bitcoin sees big overnight rally as ETF demand returns before the next US jobs test

  Fund inflows support the rebound, while reported short liquidations suggest an accelerator and inflation still clouds its durability. The post Bitcoin sees big overnight rally as ETF demand returns before the next US jobs test appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 18d ago

  US targets $17 billion Russia-linked crypto payment network using USDT as an escape route

  OFAC’s October 1 designation expands blocking sanctions to the broader network, while FinCEN’s separate sub-agent transfer restriction remains proposed. The post US targets $17 billion Russia-linked crypto payment network using USDT as an escape route appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 18d ago

  Coinbase completes Deribit switch, ending International Exchange trading

  The October 1 cutover leaves the old venue read-only and changes trading access, settlement and records for affected institutions. The post Coinbase completes Deribit switch, ending International Exchange trading appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 18d ago

  Bitcoin’s $113,000 case strengthens as US regulators push 9 crypto actions

  The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a custody framework on Oct. 1 that would let investment advisers and regulated funds hold crypto under rules written for it. It is the latest of nine agency actions since Aug. 18 that span most of an asset's life, from fundraising to safekeeping. Two came before the […] The post Bitcoin’s $113,000 case strengthens as US regulators push 9…

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• 18d ago

  Solana enters US banking with 90 North Dakota banks leading it

  Roughrider enters production with VersaBank USA issuance and institutional access, while actual payment volume remains undisclosed. The post Solana enters US banking with 90 North Dakota banks leading it appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 18d ago

  Electrum patches Lightning flaw, but old Bitcoin backups break

  September’s security fix repairs exports, but older backups for anchor channels with non-deterministic Lightning keys still need replacing. The post Electrum patches Lightning flaw, but old Bitcoin backups break appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 18d ago

  PropAMMs lower Solana trade costs, and public pool returns crash

  A September preprint finds cheaper quiet-market SOL/USDC execution at professional pools, while passive depositor returns require separate accounting. The post PropAMMs lower Solana trade costs, and public pool returns crash appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 18d ago

  Bitget restores $300M fund after absorbing $388M security breach

  The restored backstop is separate from customer reserves, and claims remain subject to Bitget's assessment as withdrawals reopen in phases. The post Bitget restores $300M fund after absorbing $388M security breach appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 18d ago

  Crypto hackers have taken $2.7 billion in 2026 and the losses are alarmingly concentrated

  Crypto firms and users have lost nearly $2.7 billion to security incidents this year, with North Korea-linked thefts exceeding $1 billion. Blockchain security firm CertiK recorded 658 incidents through September, with about $420.4 million of stolen assets frozen or returned. That leaves adjusted losses of roughly $2.26 billion and an average loss of $4.1 million […] The post Crypto hackers have…

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• 18d ago

  US factory costs spike, threatening Bitcoin’s rally above $85,000

  More manufacturers reported rising input prices as orders and employment expanded, adding evidence to the rates debate before Friday’s payrolls. The post US factory costs spike, threatening Bitcoin’s rally above $85,000 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 18d ago

  Wall Street arrived in NEAR just as a $4 billion-a-month app got hacked

  NEAR’s new US ETF is facing its first stress test days after launch as a $3.8 million ecosystem exploit hit the token. NEAR fell about 10% to $4.86 after NEAR Intents disclosed a security incident involving its Omni deposit-and-withdrawal infrastructure. The selloff came less than two days after Bitwise opened the token to US exchange-traded […] The post Wall Street arrived in NEAR just as a $4…

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• 18d ago

  XRP is becoming collateral for real loans and the first market is already dominated by whales

  Morpho's October 1 snapshot shows live FXRP collateral use, but concentrated debt leaves the broader XRP demand signal unresolved. The post XRP is becoming collateral for real loans and the first market is already dominated by whales appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 18d ago

  Bitcoin ETFs are $5 billion away from a new flow record after a brutal 11-month reset

  September 30’s concentrated withdrawal leaves subsequent fund flows and spot prices to test whether redemptions persist. The post Bitcoin ETFs are $5 billion away from a new flow record after a brutal 11-month reset appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 18d ago

  Bond yield explosion gives Bitcoin a strong signal – is now finally Satoshi’s time?

  The Bank of England’s latest warning and the race to serve software buyers strengthen Bitcoin’s adoption argument, with holding and pricing in BTC the decisive tests. The post Bond yield explosion gives Bitcoin a strong signal – is now finally Satoshi’s time? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 18d ago

  UK’s 2027 crypto rules could block new business with existing customers

  The FCA gateway is open, and eligible existing firms applying by February 28, 2027 can keep new business running if undecided at commencement. The post UK’s 2027 crypto rules could block new business with existing customers appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 18d ago

  Open USD bets Stripe’s $1.9 trillion network can break USDT and USDC’s grip

  Transactions carry an unspecified fee, while Stripe product limits and Visa's restricted beta shape business access. The post Open USD bets Stripe’s $1.9 trillion network can break USDT and USDC’s grip appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 19d ago

  Treasury will let states file for stablecoin approval before finishing their rules

  Conditional certifications can meet initial filing timing while state rules remain unfinished, but only complete submissions begin substantive approval review. The post Treasury will let states file for stablecoin approval before finishing their rules appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 19d ago

  MetaMask security scare pushes Ethereum validator exits to a nine-month high

  Lido estimates up to about 45 days for exit, withdrawal and re-entry after MetaMask's Sept. 30 incident disclosure. The post MetaMask security scare pushes Ethereum validator exits to a nine-month high appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 19d ago

  Senate tax bill frees stablecoin spending while Bitcoin stays on IRS forms

  The circulated proposal would give eligible dollar-stablecoin purchases no-gain/no-loss treatment without a stated value cap, while ordinary Bitcoin spending retains disposition reporting. The post Senate tax bill frees stablecoin spending while Bitcoin stays on IRS forms appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 19d ago

  Ethereum is preparing a 200 million gas push as its Layer 1 scaling strategy accelerates

  Prysm 7.2.0 supports the scheduled fork, but validators wanting a 200 million gas preference must configure it explicitly. The post Ethereum is preparing a 200 million gas push as its Layer 1 scaling strategy accelerates appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 19d ago

  Ripple quietly made Brazil the center of its XRPL tokenization push

  A Sept. 29 fund-share record project adds another layer to Ripple's Brazilian footprint, while CSD BR keeps the official securities register. The post Ripple quietly made Brazil the center of its XRPL tokenization push appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 19d ago

  Japan’s biggest payment network opens its doors for crypto via Binance Pay

  The September 30 launch supports verified visitors at participating offline stores, with automatic yen conversion and merchant exceptions. The post Japan’s biggest payment network opens its doors for crypto via Binance Pay appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 19d ago

  Base’s Cobalt upgrade adds another rule to affect token balances

  Scheduled for September 30 at 18:00 UTC, Cobalt would let B20 issuers opt into seizure policies independent of ordinary transfer restrictions. The post Base’s Cobalt upgrade adds another rule to affect token balances appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 19d ago

  US court blocks victims from 127,000 seized Bitcoin, and petition rules are blamed

  The Sept. 25 order found no plausible link to the seized wallets; any DOJ remission depends on forfeiture and a discretionary decision. The post US court blocks victims from 127,000 seized Bitcoin, and petition rules are blamed appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 19d ago

  Three hidden flaws in Uniswap’s StablePair hook drain LP returns

  StablePair can retain rebalancing value for liquidity providers, but fees anchored to a configured rate leave token and inventory risk with LPs. The post Three hidden flaws in Uniswap’s StablePair hook drain LP returns appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 19d ago

  Bitcoin enters its best season after a 43% surge, with $147,000 suddenly on the math

  Bitcoin is closing its strongest quarter since 2024 after leaving US stocks and gold far behind despite surging bond yields. The largest digital asset has gained about 43% in the third quarter, putting it on course for its second-best third-quarter since 2013 and its third-strongest quarterly advance since US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds began trading […] The post Bitcoin enters its best…

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• 19d ago

  New Bitcoin upgrade catches hidden key leaks hiding the exact fix

  BIP461 would make compliant ECDSA signatures reproducible, enabling comparisons that flag deviations without proving malicious firmware. The post New Bitcoin upgrade catches hidden key leaks hiding the exact fix appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 19d ago

  Brazil’s largest energy giant tests Cardano to fix carbon double-counting

  Its research platform represents aviation fuel benefits as transferable tokens that are retired after a claim, while commercial scale remains unquantified. The post Brazil’s largest energy giant tests Cardano to fix carbon double-counting appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 19d ago

  Standard Chartered says Ethena’s ENA could crush Bitcoin and Ethereum returns by 2028

  Ethena highlighted Standard Chartered research as current USDe supply remains below the first milestone for revenue-funded token purchases. The post Standard Chartered says Ethena’s ENA could crush Bitcoin and Ethereum returns by 2028 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 19d ago

  Bitget’s hackers turn to Zcash after $50 million laundering route gets blocked

  Hackers behind Bitget’s $387.5 million breach are turning to Zcash's privacy features to hide the stolen funds as crypto firms increasingly block other escape routes. About 2,746 ZEC worth roughly $3.9 million was transferred Wednesday into Zcash’s Ironwood shielded pool through three transactions, according to on-chain activity flagged by blockchain investigator ZachXBT. The amount represents…

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