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.

• 10d ago

  HSBC, Ant Digital test AI-agent payments using tokenized deposits

  The technical trial showed how AI agents could discover services and make micropayments using HSBC’s tokenized deposits, with real-time settlement and risk checks.

  Cointelegraph

• 10d ago

  Ledger investigates fund losses linked to Southeast Asian reseller, warns users

  Hardware wallet maker Ledger probes losses tied to reseller CryptoBilis, as researchers separately estimate more than $72 million to $86 million in suspected crypto thefts.

  Cointelegraph

• 10d ago

  Blockchain.com pursues CFTC approval for prediction markets: CNBC

  The crypto company has reportedly applied for two licenses with the US commodities regulatory as the courts weigh prediction markets cases.

  CointelegraphMarketsRegulation

• 10d ago

  Crypto Biz: Wealthy investors are buying crypto, but their advisers aren’t sold

  Wealthy investors are embracing crypto faster than their advisers, while OKX attracts new funding and Strategy shifts more capital toward preferred stock buybacks.

  Cointelegraph

• 10d ago

  Bitcoin consolidates near $82.5K as crypto weathers Ledger theft reports

  Bitcoin and crypto markets eyed a recovery from Thursday’s drop despite concerns of another hardware wallet exploit.

  CointelegraphBitcoinMarketsSecurity

• 11d ago

  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.

  Cointelegraph

• 11d ago

  France is world’s most dangerous place for Bitcoiners: 90 attacks in 7 months

  French authorities recorded 90 crypto-related cases involving kidnapping, extortion, threats and violent theft in seven months. What makes France such a hotspot?

  Cointelegraph

• 11d ago

  ESMA seeks evidence tokenized collateral can be cashed out in crisis

  ESMA is seeking industry feedback on the legal, liquidity and operational risks of tokenized collateral before deciding whether additional EU regulatory measures are necessary.

  CointelegraphRegulationDeFi

• 11d ago

  UK sanctions three crypto exchanges tied to Russian illicit funds

  The UK sanctioned crypto exchanges and payment processors, some of which were tied to thousands of Russian entities and the sanctioned HTX exchange.

  Cointelegraph

• 11d ago

  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.

  CointelegraphRegulationDeFi

• 11d ago

  Bitcoin speculators move 55K BTC to exchanges amid $1.1B liquidations

  Bitcoin dipped below $81,000, sparking mass crypto liquidations as traders sent BTC to exchanges at a loss.

  CointelegraphBitcoin

• 11d ago

  Bitcoin, Ether ETFs’ October outflows swell toward $1B

  Bitcoin ETFs lost $244 million on Thursday, while Ether funds extended their outflow streak to eight sessions, shedding $641 million.

  CointelegraphBitcoinEthereum

• 11d ago

  Crypto projects apply for Anthropic’s new frontier AI security scanner

  Anthropic’s new opt-in service promises vulnerability reports from its strongest AI models, including Claude Mythos.

  CointelegraphSecurity

• 11d ago

  Trump administration outlines quantum, AI initiatives in $6B science push

  The White House outlined a $215 million quantum computing competition and $2.4 billion in AI industry commitments as concerns grow over quantum threats to cryptocurrency security.

  Cointelegraph

• 11d ago

  Thailand finalizes rules paving way for Bitcoin, Ether ETFs

  The rules are set to take effect next week, allowing crypto ETFs to trade exclusively on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.

  CointelegraphBitcoinEthereum

• 11d ago

  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.

  CointelegraphRegulation

• 11d ago

  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.

  CointelegraphDeFi

• 11d ago

  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.

  Cointelegraph

• 11d ago

  NFL backs New Jersey authorities in SCOTUS petition over Kalshi

  According to the league, Kalshi and other prediction markets “threaten game integrity” because many event contracts are “highly susceptible to manipulation.”

  CointelegraphMarkets

• 11d ago

  Netflix drops trailer for series based on FTX’s SBF and Caroline Ellison

  Sam Bankman-Fried remains in federal prison following his 2023 conviction, while Caroline Ellison was released in January.

  Cointelegraph

• 11d ago

  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.

  CointelegraphMarkets

• 11d ago

  Bitcoin nears 3-week low as oil heads higher on Iran strike woes

  Bitcoin dipped below $81,000 and oil prices gained after reports that military confrontation between the US and Iran could return.

  CointelegraphBitcoinMarkets

• 11d ago

  US government moves $1B in seized Bitcoin after $770M transfers

  Blockchain analysts identified the US government wallet tied to the recovery of funds from the Bitfinex hack.

  CointelegraphBitcoinSecurity

• 12d ago

  ‘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.

  CointelegraphMarkets

• 12d ago

  Crypto lending rises again… but have they solved the risks?

  Crypto lending has risen by 55% since July, but now has to deal with the dangers of AI assisted hacks, and risks cascading through interlinked protocols. Here’s how to stay safe.

  CointelegraphSecurityDeFi

• 12d ago

  EU lawmakers push crypto onto anti-corruption agenda

  MEPs also called for stronger asset recovery, while the Commission plans to adopt its first anti-corruption strategy by the end of this year.

  Cointelegraph

• 12d ago

  Sui’s Hashi to launch with $500M in Bitcoin finance commitments

  Hashi has more than $500M in commitments ahead of mainnet launch, while Anchorage offers institutions settlement and self-custody.

  CointelegraphBitcoin

• 12d ago

  US government moves $770M of seized Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime

  The US government moved 9,261 Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime, including 2,456 BTC in newly discovered funds pointing to federal law enforcement seizures.

  CointelegraphBitcoin

• 12d ago

  Bitcoin monthly ‘new money’ inflows near $5B as BTC price rally stalls

  Bitcoin’s realized cap rise in the 30 days to Oct. 5 came mostly from existing holders, not fresh capital, Glassnode data showed.

  CointelegraphBitcoinMarkets

• 12d ago

  ESMA gives crypto firms 3 months to exit non-compliant stablecoins

  ESMA said EU crypto firms should halt services involving non-MiCA-compliant stablecoins, giving regulators three months to address existing exposures.

  CointelegraphRegulationDeFi