Crypto & mining news

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• 13d ago

  3 countries control 66% of Bitcoin mining, but 1 rival is gaining

  Hashrate Index's October comparison still puts about two-thirds of estimated hashrate in three countries, without measuring ownership or pool control. The post 3 countries control 66% of Bitcoin mining, but 1 rival is gaining appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 13d ago

  FinCEN drops crypto mixing proposal as backlash kills rule

  FinCEN abandons proposed privacy-related reporting requirements, while existing anti-money-laundering duties remain. The post FinCEN drops crypto mixing proposal as backlash kills rule appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 13d ago

  DOJ presses Tornado Cash prosecution as Treasury drops mixer reporting plan

  An October 5 venue filing invokes a Bitcoin Fog appeal, showing why narrower privacy policies have not ended the Tornado Cash case. The post DOJ presses Tornado Cash prosecution as Treasury drops mixer reporting plan appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 13d ago

  Ripple and Circle backs OKX as it targets the next wave of stablecoin users

  OKX brought Circle, Ripple and Standard Chartered’s venture arm onto its cap table as the crypto exchange broadens its push into stablecoin-based financial services. On Oct. 6, the exchange's Chief Executive Officer, Star Xu, confirmed that the company completed a strategic investment from Circle, Qube Research & Technologies, Ripple and SC Ventures by Standard Chartered […] The post Ripple and…

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• 14d ago

  Ethereum bears keep selling but ETH price stays near $2,700 as US spot ETFs record $206M in outflows

  Ethereum’s institutional demand is weakening around the same time derivatives positioning shows traders are selling aggressively without yet breaking the broader price structure. US spot ETH exchange-traded funds recorded $50.76 million of net outflows on Oct. 5, extending their losing streak to five consecutive sessions, according to SoSoValue data. The products have shed $205.88 million […]…

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• 14d ago

  Ethereum’s proposed 3x ETF could reach CME’s futures threshold with just $362 million

  At ETHU's Oct. 6 disclosed futures valuation, a 3x Ethereum ETF with $362.1 million in assets would target about $1.09 billion of exposure. If held entirely in standard CME Ether futures, that would equal 8,000 contracts, CME's single-month and all-month accountability level. The SEC approved Cboe BZX's rule change to list Volatility Shares' proposed ETHK […] The post Ethereum’s proposed 3x ETF…

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• 14d ago

  Aave and Pendle may have found a way to keep yield capital from ever leaving DeFi

  LlamaRisk recommends a smaller December PT reserve as October 8 ends the old yield term while Aave borrowing costs continue. The post Aave and Pendle may have found a way to keep yield capital from ever leaving DeFi appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 14d ago

  Cardano just added the kind of token controls Wall Street wants and DeFi may hate

  Under proposed CIP-113, separating bundled assets requires holder authorization and the restricted token’s permission hook. The post Cardano just added the kind of token controls Wall Street wants and DeFi may hate appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 14d ago

  China’s crypto ban Is failing to stop a $176 billion P2P economy

  The July 2025–June 2026 data show rapid stablecoin reuse, while the share funding purchases remains unmeasured. The post China’s crypto ban Is failing to stop a $176 billion P2P economy appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 14d ago

  Cheap crypto capital hits wall as Bitfinex fee rule binds

  Bitfinex’s published minimum makes its $5 million, one-year bond example cost 2% upfront, leaving borrower savings unproven. The post Cheap crypto capital hits wall as Bitfinex fee rule binds appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 14d ago

  Bitcoin futures drop $1.4B, but spot buyers step in to help

  Glassnode’s weekly snapshot pairs a smaller derivatives footprint with rising holder activity, while spot buying supplies a counterweight. The post Bitcoin futures drop $1.4B, but spot buyers step in to help appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 14d ago

  Bitcoin treasury Strive risks cash reserve to fund $500M buyback and trim dividends

  The optional SATA ceiling is $215.3 million above October 2 cash, with no completed repurchases or dedicated funding source disclosed. The post Bitcoin treasury Strive risks cash reserve to fund $500M buyback and trim dividends appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 14d ago

  Kraken parent joins Singapore Gulf Bank, opening 24/7 institutional dollar rails

  Payward's SGB Net link supports round-the-clock US-dollar funding in eligible jurisdictions, while SGB customer-trade pricing is planned for coming months. The post Kraken parent joins Singapore Gulf Bank, opening 24/7 institutional dollar rails appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 14d ago

  CFTC makes its biggest move yet to bring offshore crypto trading back to the US

  The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is offering US crypto exchanges a federal route to retail leverage as Congress remains stalled on market-structure legislation. On Oct. 5, the financial regulatory agency opened rulemaking for Regulation Crypto Asset Transactions (CTX) and Regulation Crypto Asset Markets (CAM), which would create a national framework for platforms offering retail…

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• 14d ago

  ZachXBT infiltrates $1B crypto syndicate to expose Lazarus Group

  His October 5 disclosure describes 2025 trades and private chats that he says helped trace Bybit funds and secure a 442,000 USDT freeze. The post ZachXBT infiltrates $1B crypto syndicate to expose Lazarus Group appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 14d ago

  US credit spreads eased on October 2 after widening beyond the weakest borrowers

  Credit premiums rose across rating segments, but their uneven widening does not establish Bitcoin selling or systemic stress. The post US credit spreads eased on October 2 after widening beyond the weakest borrowers appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 14d ago

  Aave hikes GHO borrow rates to rescue depleted stablecoin pools

  Core borrowing is indexed at 4.50%, while stablecoin exits depend on reserve inflows, conversion routes and funding duration. The post Aave hikes GHO borrow rates to rescue depleted stablecoin pools appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 14d ago

  Strategy buys just 334 Bitcoin as preferred-share buybacks reach $1.45 billion

  Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) made its smallest positive Bitcoin purchase of 2026 even as a 43% quarterly rally in the cryptocurrency helped generate a $20.9 billion gain on its digital-asset holdings. In an Oct. 5 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Michael Saylor-founded company said it bought 334 Bitcoin for $28.7 million […] The post Strategy buys just 334…

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• 14d ago

  Metaplanet sold 10,000 Bitcoin in a credit-rating bid, only to buy back 11,000 BTC at a higher price per coin

  Metaplanet sold 10,000 Bitcoin and later bought back 11,000 BTC to strengthen its credit profile and expand beyond accumulation during the third quarter. The Tokyo-listed company said it converted enough Bitcoin into cash during the third quarter to exceed the outstanding principal of its bonds, borrowings, and other interest-bearing debt. It subsequently rebuilt the position […] The post…

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• 14d ago

  NYSE owner and OKX plan 24/7 tokenized stock trading using Uniswap

  Intercontinental Exchange and OKX are preparing an always-open market where tokenized US stocks could keep repricing after Wall Street closes. On Oct. 4, OKXICE, the companies' 50-50 joint venture, notified the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it intends to launch a Tokenized Securities Venue under the regulator's new Innovation Exemption. The proposed platform would […] The post…

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• 15d ago

  Coinbase says it cut a 90-case AI support test from 1–2 weeks to 30–45 minutes

  Coinbase’s reported support-testing gains coexist with human approval and account controls, while its disclosures leave customer outcomes unquantified. The post Coinbase says it cut a 90-case AI support test from 1–2 weeks to 30–45 minutes appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 15d ago

  Bitcoin gets a 20-day window to see whether energy relief can move the Fed

  The diesel-release window sets an implementation test for fuel relief, while any easing in Bitcoin financing costs remains conditional. The post Bitcoin gets a 20-day window to see whether energy relief can move the Fed appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 15d ago

  Circle can delay European USDC redemptions if reserves cannot cross borders

  Circle’s current terms allow temporary issuer redemption delays during failed reserve rebalancing as it defends cross-border co-issuance under MiCA. The post Circle can delay European USDC redemptions if reserves cannot cross borders appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 15d ago

  US jobs revision turns July’s 21,000 gain into a 10,000 loss

  Softer hiring and slower wages weaken the labor case for another Fed hike, while inflation and household employment complicate the outlook. The post US jobs revision turns July’s 21,000 gain into a 10,000 loss appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 15d ago

  Ten tokens held 62% of altcoin futures exposure, but shared collateral can put other positions at risk

  Talos’s September 24–30 snapshot showed concentrated positions; PUMP funding on Binance changed paying sides between October 5 settlements. The post Ten tokens held 62% of altcoin futures exposure, but shared collateral can put other positions at risk appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 15d ago

  Circle and Tether find common ground against MiCA’s bank reserve rules

  Its longer-term proposal would require Commission equivalence and EBA issuer recognition before distribution through a locally licensed institution. The post Circle and Tether find common ground against MiCA’s bank reserve rules appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 15d ago

  US expands Hamas sanctions after tracing crypto transfers from France

  The October 2 action adds five blocked counterparties, while Treasury's alleged crypto transfers are separate from its wider fundraising total. The post US expands Hamas sanctions after tracing crypto transfers from France appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 15d ago

  Illinois backs delay to crypto tax rule after months of industry pushback

  The October 1 joint motion seeks a July 2027 tax start, while court entry remains unconfirmed and rule comments close Oct. 30. The post Illinois backs delay to crypto tax rule after months of industry pushback appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 15d ago

  El Salvador’s $666 million Bitcoin reserve survives IMF review

  Waivers for missed accumulation criteria accompany renewed commitments, with no further Bitcoin accumulation envisaged beyond documented donations. The post El Salvador’s $666 million Bitcoin reserve survives IMF review appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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• 15d ago

  Ethereum’s past outflow charts can change when more exchange wallets are identified

  Coin Metrics rebuilt ETH Standard flows, but an outflow trading claim still needs the data available at the decision time. The post Ethereum’s past outflow charts can change when more exchange wallets are identified appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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