Crypto & mining news

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• 11d ago

  Sam Altman-backed Bitcoin life insurer, Meanwhile, raises more funds

  The round follows increased international demand for Meanwhile’s Bitcoin life insurance policies amid broader macro instability.

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• 11d ago

  Inflation target of 2% may not stop the next Fed rate freeze

  The Fed can stop raising rates before inflation reaches 2% if officials believe the economy's already heading there without another increase. September's meeting left most unconvinced, with strong spending and persistent price increases outweighing the strain expensive borrowing was putting on parts of the economy. The minutes released Oct. 7 explain the thinking behind that […] The post…

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• 11d ago

  100 Billion XRP Supply Was Nearly Broken by a 10-Year Bug

  An XRP Ledger bug could have minted XRP from nothing. Ripple shipped an emergency fix that skipped the validator vote. The post 100 Billion XRP Supply Was Nearly Broken by a 10-Year Bug appeared first on BeInCrypto.

  BeInCrypto

• 11d ago

  Lithuania Aligns Crypto User Tracking Rules With EU Framework

  Lithuania’s tax authority has issued updated procedures clarifying user reporting requirements for crypto asset service providers to align national rules with the EU’s DAC8 and OECD tax transparency standards. Customer Data and Due-Diligence Criteria Lithuania’s tax authority, the State Tax Inspectorate, has issued updated procedures clarifying user reporting requirements for crypto asset…

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• 11d ago

  Bitcoin's volatility has plunged, but extreme price swings are more frequent than in 2018

  CoinDesk analysis finds 10 unusually large trading days in 2026, raising questions about how investors measure risk in an increasingly institutional crypto market.

  CoinDeskBitcoinMarkets

• 11d ago

  Gate WCTC S9 Global Trading Competition Officially Live: Traders Worldwide Unite for the Ultimate Multi-Asset Showdown

  Gate has officially announced the launch of the World Crypto Trading Competition Season 9 (WCTC S9), running from October 9, 2026, 08:00 (UTC). Centered around the theme “Trade Beyond Boundaries, Rise to the Top,” this flagship event features a dynamic prize pool of up to 6,000,000 USDT unlocked by participant volume. The event delivers an The post Gate WCTC S9 Global Trading Competition…

  BeInCrypto

• 11d ago

  Robinhood Chain slowdown spreads from fees to trading as transactions fall more than 40%

  Daily activity has dropped from 10.8 million transactions to 6.2 million since mid-September even as Robinhood keeps paying network fees on customer swaps.

  CoinDesk

• 11d ago

  Fake Instagram Relationship Cost $211K but Losses Didn’t End at Arrest

  A crypto scam courier was sentenced after Alabama officers arrested him in a sting involving a supposed $300,000 payment. The case also details how an older resident kept sending money to strangers despite authorities’ intervention. A Grocery Store Pickup Became a Police Sting Kuan Tsou’s sentence and restitution order were announced Oct. 7 by Alabama […]

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• 11d ago

  XRP Ledger patched decade-old bug that could create billions of dollars in XRP from nothing

  Researchers demonstrated how a payment could create spendable XRP without the sender funding it, prompting an emergency software release.

  CoinDesk

• 11d ago

  Credit Unions Could Face 26 New Stablecoin Reporting Fields

  Credit unions involved with stablecoins could face 26 new federal reporting fields covering custody, issuer exposure, and their own holdings. The proposal seeks more detailed supervision as community institutions explore digital dollar services. Stablecoin Custody and Holdings Face Closer Oversight Federally insured credit unions could have to disclose more about their stablecoin businesses…

  Bitcoin.com NewsDeFi

• 11d ago

  Visa survey says nearly half of APAC consumers open to using stablecoins by 2031

  Visa’s survey of 14,250 people found interest in stablecoin payments is growing, though only 6% of respondents correctly understood how they work.

  CoinDeskDeFi

• 11d ago

  Franklin Templeton Explores SEC Relief for Tokenized Fund Trades

  Franklin Templeton is exploring whether regulatory exemptions could allow tokenized money market funds and ETFs to trade through blockchain venues. Its Oct. 9 meeting with SEC Crypto Task Force staff addressed legal questions about pricing, fees, and pooled assets. Tokenized Fund Trades Put Pricing Rules in Focus Trading tokenized money market funds and exchange-traded funds […]

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• 11d ago

  Celsius founder faces lifetime ban, but can trade his own crypto

  A qualifying DOJ payment can satisfy the $25 million obligation, while a separate $10 million judgment has a sentence-completion condition with exceptions. The post Celsius founder faces lifetime ban, but can trade his own crypto appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 11d ago

  Crypto Founder Charged in Alleged $9 Million Memecoin Rug Pull

  Kishu Inu grew into a billion-dollar cryptocurrency, and its creator allegedly collected millions from undisclosed token sales. Federal prosecutors now accuse him of misleading investors while selling holdings secretly allocated before the public could buy. Kishu Inu Creator Charged Over Alleged $9 Million Rug Pull Investors in Kishu Inu allegedly received false assurances about its […]

  Bitcoin.com News

• 11d ago

  Bitcoin Life Insurer Meanwhile Raises $37.5M as Wealthy Families Look to Pass On Their BTC

  Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Life Insurer Meanwhile Raises $37.5M as Wealthy Families Look to Pass On Their BTC The Bermuda-regulated startup, whose backers include Bain Capital Crypto and Sam Altman, has now raised more than $180 million. This post Bitcoin Life Insurer Meanwhile Raises $37.5M as Wealthy Families Look to Pass On Their BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew…

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• 11d ago

  Solana doubles block production speed to 200ms as network prepares for Alpenglow upgrade

  The final SIMD-0525 step halves Solana’s original slot-time target, shortening leader windows and epochs while per-slot budgets keep work capacity roughly steady. The post Solana doubles block production speed to 200ms as network prepares for Alpenglow upgrade appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 12d ago

  Ledger Wallet Mystery Deepens as Suspected Losses Hit $93.4M

  On Friday, the crypto community finds itself confronting yet another security controversy, this time involving hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger. Although preliminary reports placed the alleged theft at $86 million, suspected losses may have reached $93.4 million, and with Ledger yet to provide an official account, a supply chain attack has emerged as the most credible […]

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• 12d ago

  DOJ To Investigate Binance Again. Could More Fines Follow?

  Binance agreed to pay $4.3 billion to settle a US criminal case in 2023. Less than three years later, federal prosecutors are checking whether the world’s largest crypto exchange broke the terms of that deal. Tysen Duva, head of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, confirmed to Bloomberg on October 9 that officials are reviewing Binance’s The post DOJ To Investigate Binance Again. Could…

  BeInCrypto

• 12d ago

  Tether freezes $1.4M in TRON vaults and THORChain stalls

  A researcher reported resumed TRON swaps after four vaults were blacklisted, exposing issuer control over USDT inside decentralized infrastructure. The post Tether freezes $1.4M in TRON vaults and THORChain stalls appeared first on CryptoSlate.

  CryptoSlate

• 12d ago

  Brazil’s B3 Readies Tokenized Stock Trading Platform for Early 2027

  B3, Brazil’s largest stock market, intends to enable tokenized trading of securities that will be fungible and equivalent to traditional stocks in the first half of 2027. Nonetheless, advanced developments like 24/7 trading and instant settlements still require regulatory approval from Brazilian authorities. Brazil’s B3 Expects to Implement Tokenized Asset Environment by 2027 The […]

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• 12d ago

  ETH fee burns cover just 2% of new coins printed in 2026

  An October 9 ledger puts fee burn at 2.07% of gross issuance, while a conditional capacity model tests the demand needed to shrink supply. The post ETH fee burns cover just 2% of new coins printed in 2026 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 12d ago

  Blockchain.com Seeks CFTC Approval for Prediction Markets, Crypto Derivatives

  Blockchain.com is seeking regulatory approval to launch prediction markets and cryptocurrency derivatives trading in the United States, per a report, joining a growing number of digital asset companies looking to capitalize on the booming market for event-based contracts. The cryptocurrency wallet and trading platform has applied for two licenses from the Commodity Futures Trading […]

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• 12d ago

  U.S. CFTC moves to fold event contracts into swaps regulations as legal fight rages

  The derivatives regulator is proposing a formal rule to include certain contracts traded on platforms like Kalshi's as swaps that require the agency's oversight.

  CoinDeskRegulation

• 12d ago

  BNB Chain Hits 2 Million RWA Holders, Capturing 40% of Onchain Market

  BNB Chain has become the first blockchain to surpass 2 million holders of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), giving it roughly 40% of all onchain RWA holders. The milestone arrives as tokenized stocks accelerate across the network, with their market value rising by more than $106 million in just one week. BNB Chain Extends Tokenization Lead […]

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• 12d ago

  Ledger hack scare nears $90 million as Tether moves to freeze stolen USDT

  Suspected Ledger wallet thefts are approaching $90 million as Tether freezes USDT stablecoin linked to the incident, according to blockchain investigators. In an Oct. 9 statement, the crypto hardware wallet maker said it was investigating reports that customers lost funds after buying devices from CryptoBilis, an authorized reseller operating in Southeast Asia. As a precaution, […] The post…

  CryptoSlateSecurityDeFi

• 12d ago

  US plans to seize $1B in crypto linked to Iran this week: Scott Bessent

  The Treasury Department has announced several digital asset seizures related to sanctions on Iran as part of US sanctions.

  CointelegraphRegulation

• 12d ago

  Stake Is Back Online in Brazil After Court Reprieve From Betting Ban

  The Brazilian arm of crypto casino brand Stake has relaunched its local site after a federal judge in São Paulo shielded its license until Oct. 25, in what Stake said is a first for a licensed operator under Brazil’s betting ban. The government said it will appeal the decision. One Site Back on as the […]

  Bitcoin.com NewsRegulation

• 12d ago

  New York permanently bars Celsius founder Mashinsky in $35M fraud settlement

  The agreement resolves a 2023 civil fraud lawsuit against the Celsius founder and permanently bars him from the cryptocurrency, securities and commodities industries.

  CointelegraphRegulation

• 12d ago

  ‘We Know Where It Is’: Treasury Secretary Threatens To Freeze $1B of Iran’s Crypto

  Bitcoin Magazine ‘We Know Where It Is’: Treasury Secretary Threatens To Freeze $1B of Iran’s Crypto The U.S. will seize $1 billion of Iran’s crypto this week, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said. It isn’t clear which asset though. This post ‘We Know Where It Is’: Treasury Secretary Threatens To Freeze $1B of Iran’s Crypto first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di…

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• 12d ago

  Here’s How Not To Screw up Your Bitcoin Privacy

  Bitcoin Magazine Here’s How Not To Screw up Your Bitcoin Privacy Speaking on the Bitcoin Rails podcast, Cake Wallet’s Seth for Privacy said people need to take more precautions to protect their identities when using the biggest cryptocurrency. This post Here’s How Not To Screw up Your Bitcoin Privacy first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo.

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