Crypto & mining news

Headlines aggregated from 9 publishers, newest first, with mining and hardware stories tagged so they surface without wading through price chatter. Every entry links straight to the publisher — nothing is rehosted here, and the excerpt is the publisher’s own.

• 2d ago

  China Built a Battery Out of Iron That Could Last 16 Years, and Iron Costs 80 Times Less Than Lithium

  Researchers at the Institute of Metal Research under the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a redesigned electrolyte for an alkaline all-iron flow battery that ran for more than 6,000 charge-discharge cycles with no measurable capacity loss, roughly 16 years of daily use. The 2026 Advanced Energy Materials paper points to grid-scale stationary storage, with […]

  Bitcoin.com News

• 2d ago

  Tether backs AIsa as strategic investor, completing seed extension round

  The round brings AIsa’s total funding to more than $9 million.

  Cointelegraph

• 2d ago

  OKXICE Faces 9 Formal Objections to Tokenized Share Trading

  Nine U.S.-listed companies, including Broadcom, Coreweave, Verizon, and Unitedhealth, have formally objected to tokenized versions of their shares trading on OKXICE, throwing an unexpected roadblock into the crypto exchange venture’s ambitious plans for round-the-clock stock trading. Nine Companies Object to Tokenized Shares The objections appear in an Oct. 15 public notice from OKXICE, the…

  Bitcoin.com News

• 2d ago

  Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Builds ‘Paranoid Mode’ to Hide Your AI Secrets

  Vitalik Buterin AI 'paranoid mode' masks prompts with Tor, zkAPI, and local rewriting, but he admits it slows new chats and still has gaps. The post Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Builds ‘Paranoid Mode’ to Hide Your AI Secrets appeared first on BeInCrypto.

  BeInCryptoEthereum

• 2d ago

  EU Joins 8 Nations to Sign Warsaw Protocol on Crypto Crime

  The new treaty modernizes the Warsaw Convention treaty, adding crypto assets to its scope and expanding the attributions of financial intelligence units over these assets, highlighting the importance of international cooperation and reducing response times for information requests between countries. EU Signs Warsaw Convention Crypto Modernization Additional Protocol The European Union and a…

  Bitcoin.com News

• 2d ago

  Anthropic's Junk Rating Sparks a Bigger Bitcoin Debate

  The Anthropic junk rating has Adam Back calling Bitcoin the hurdle rate. See what Anthropic's borrowing costs say about Treasuries and 60/40. The post Anthropic's Junk Rating Sparks a Bigger Bitcoin Debate appeared first on BeInCrypto.

  BeInCryptoBitcoin

• 2d ago

  Circle defends USDC economics as stablecoin rivals court its partners with bigger cut

  Coinbase, Circle’s largest USDC partner, also backs Open USD, a rival network that passes reserve income to partners after a management fee.

  CoinDeskRegulationDeFi

• 2d ago

  Pump.fun Brings Hyperliquid Perps to Its Meme Coin Empire

  Pump.fun has expanded beyond its Solana meme coin business, introducing perpetual futures trading powered by Hyperliquid. The new interface offers leveraged cryptocurrency trading while charging builder fees of up to 0.10% per order and bridge fees reaching 0.25%. However, traders in the United States and Ontario are barred from using the feature, according to terms […]

  Bitcoin.com News

• 2d ago

  Goldman Sachs CEO Sees Tokenization as Wall Street’s Next Act

  Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon sees tokenization reshaping financial markets, potentially opening new revenue opportunities rather than simply threatening traditional finance (TradFi) and Wall Street businesses. During the bank’s Oct. 13 earnings call, Solomon detailed tokenized bonds, money market funds, real estate, and participation in DTCC’s tokenization service. The discussion also touched…

  Bitcoin.com NewsMarkets

• 2d ago

  China Unveils 13-Foot Robot, Elon Musk Teases Real-Life Optimus Prime

  Musk says Tesla's Optimus will one day build Optimus Prime after China showed a 13-foot humanoid robot that can lift over 1,100 pounds. The post China Unveils 13-Foot Robot, Elon Musk Teases Real-Life Optimus Prime appeared first on BeInCrypto.

  BeInCrypto

• 2d ago

  Why Stablecoins May Never Escape Traditional Banking Risks: Frgmnt CEO

  As stablecoins transition from decentralized finance tools to essential infrastructure for accessing U.S. dollars, an expert says their next phase of adoption depends on making blockchain technology invisible to the end user. From Speculative Tools to Digital Dollar Access When the first wave of decentralized finance (DeFi) swept through the global economy, stablecoins were primarily […]

  Bitcoin.com NewsDeFi

• 2d ago

  TRON moved $2.2 trillion in stablecoins while TRX supply grew for 108 straight days

  TRX supply grew on all 108 days from July 1 through October 16 as burns fell short of newly issued rewards. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox

  CryptoSlateDeFi

• 2d ago

  Bitcoin Price at $81,500 Leaves Bulls and Bears at a Standoff

  Bitcoin traded near $81,500 on Oct. 17, 2026, with its technical indicators offering competing signals. Shorter-term moving averages favored sellers, while longer-term averages continued to support buyers. The relative strength index (RSI) stood at 46, and the broader technical rating remained neutral. With support clustered around $81,000 and resistance extending toward $82,500, bitcoin faces a…

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• 2d ago

  Robert Kiyosaki’s Sixth Money Warning Could Save Your Financial Future

  Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has listed six money problems in recent posts on X, and he says the final one is the most dangerous. He argues that financial mistakes can become lessons, but only if people are willing to learn from them. Kiyosaki’s Six Money Problems: Why the Final One Could The post Robert Kiyosaki’s Sixth Money Warning Could Save Your Financial Future appeared…

  BeInCrypto

• 2d ago

  CoreWeave, Broadcom, Verizon among nine companies objecting to tokenized trading of their shares on OKXICE

  Applied Optoelectronics told the WSJ it objected because it was unsure how tokenization would affect its stock price, liquidity and volatility.

  The BlockMarketsDeFi

• 2d ago

  French Assembly Narrowly Adopts Stablecoin Swap Tax Proposal

  If passed, the measure would subject French cryptocurrency holders to a 31.4% capital gains tax each time they exchange a cryptocurrency for a stablecoin. Analysts agree this would prompt French crypto holders to consider alternatives to park their digital assets. France’s National Assembly Adopts Crypto-To-Stablecoin Exchange Taxation France is on the verge of tightening its […]

  Bitcoin.com NewsRegulationDeFi

• 2d ago

  Who opened your crypto wallet before it reached your hands?

  In early October, customers in Southeast Asia discovered that their crypto had disappeared from Ledger hardware wallets that still seemed to be working normally. They bought the devices through CryptoBilis, an authorized reseller, and believed their private keys were protected inside a device built for that purpose. What they couldn't see was a second piece… Read the full story on CryptoSlate…

  CryptoSlate

• 2d ago

  Lopp’s Wrench Attack Map Hits 702 After AI-Assisted Search Work

  Bitcoin security expert Jameson Lopp’s archive of physical attacks against cryptocurrency holders has more than doubled to over 700 documented incidents after researcher Pizza Bitcoiner used artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted searches to uncover hundreds of overlooked cases. The expanded records expose a disturbing history of kidnappings, home invasions, and violent robberies, including 31…

  Bitcoin.com NewsBitcoin

• 2d ago

  Turkey confirms Hex founder Richard Heart’s arrest, says police seized $7.15 million and six cold wallets

  Police reportedly seized $7.15 million in cash, six cold wallets, seven firearms and 1,400 rounds of ammunition in searches of 15 addresses.

  The Block

• 2d ago

  XRP Ledger Nears Oct. 23 Upgrade as Lending Votes Fall Short

  The XRP Ledger is heading toward an Oct. 23 software upgrade that fixes a peculiar security flaw, one that could let certain authorized accounts create tokens instead of destroying them. Meanwhile, its long-awaited native lending system remains stuck awaiting approval. XRP Ledger’s Cleanup Upgrade Approaches Activation The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is preparing to activate fixCleanup3_4_0 […]

  Bitcoin.com NewsDeFi

• 2d ago

  Vitalik Buterin Reveals Why AI Could Push Bitcoin Miners Out

  Vitalik Buterin says Bitcoin mining cost splits 50/50 between hardware and power, while AI inference runs almost entirely on hardware. The post Vitalik Buterin Reveals Why AI Could Push Bitcoin Miners Out appeared first on BeInCrypto.

  BeInCryptoBitcoinEthereumMining

• 2d ago

  Crypto Super PAC Fairshake Pours Millions More Into Defeating Sherrod Brown

  An FEC filing shows the Fairshake affiliate Defend American Jobs disclosed roughly $7 million more in ads against the Ohio Democrat, pushing its total past $46 million—days after the PAC expanded its map to 32 House races.

  Decrypt

• 2d ago

  Ethereum sets October 26 for Hoodi’s 200 million gas test

  Hoodi’s Glamsterdam test schedules a 200 million gas target, while the mainnet activation date remains undecided. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox

  CryptoSlateEthereum

• 2d ago

  Goldman, Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley see tokenization as a growth play, not a threat

  The largest banks in the world are eyeing new trading opportunities, speeding up payments and a role for advisers as tokenization takes root in Wall Street.

  CoinDesk

• 2d ago

  Turkey’s Justice Minister Confirms Richard Heart’s Istanbul Bust

  Turkish authorities detained HEX founder Richard Heart and four others in Istanbul, uncovering an extraordinary collection of cash, luxury goods, weapons and electronics. The haul included an estimated $7.15 million in cash, six cryptocurrency wallets, and hundreds of designer accessories. Turkey’s Justice Minister Confirms Richard Heart Detention Turkey’s Justice Minister Akın Gürlek confirmed…

  Bitcoin.com News

• 2d ago

  Crypto Firms Launch Quantum Alliance as 6 Million Bitcoin Sit Exposed

  The nine-member group, modeled on the Internet Engineering Task Force, aims to set open standards for testing quantum-resistance claims as forecasts place the first practical attack in the late 2020s.

  DecryptBitcoin

• 2d ago

  Richard Heart Arrested, XRP DAT Rings Nasdaq Bell, And More – Weekly Recap

  This week’s stories included crypto treasuries, legal drama, AI infrastructure and exchange fundraising. Evernorth showcased its 473 million XRP treasury after listing on Nasdaq, while HEX founder Richard Heart was reportedly detained in Istanbul. Larry Fink warned that halting U.S. data center construction could trigger recession, Binance US reportedly sought funding at less than a […]

  Bitcoin.com NewsRegulation

• 2d ago

  Solana Ad Lasted 10 Minutes in China. Critics Blamed CZ

  CZ says China pulled a Solana ad in Shanghai within 10 minutes, but did his X post trigger it? The Binance founder firmly rejects the claim. The post Solana Ad Lasted 10 Minutes in China. Critics Blamed CZ appeared first on BeInCrypto.

  BeInCrypto

• 3d ago

  Chinese Startup StepFun Launches a Phone Built Around an AI Agent, Not Apps

  StepFun's STEPX Neo opened for pre-orders in China on Oct. 13 at 3,999 yuan, with an AI agent built into the operating system instead of bolted on as an app.

  Decrypt

• 3d ago

  Stablecoin cards are booming, but who makes money when you swipe?

  Someone paying for lunch with a stablecoin card doesn't need the restaurant to know what USDC is. The card works like any other at the terminal, with the customer's digital dollar balance funding the purchase while the merchant receives regular dollars through its usual payment provider. That leaves several companies to collect fees for connecting… Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand…

  CryptoSlateDeFi