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.

• 1h ago

  XRP Ledger Repairs Its Lending Protocol Before It Goes Live

  XRP developers published a second amendment to repair the ledger’s new uncollateralized lending feature while the original still awaits validator approval.

  DecryptDeFi

• 1h ago

  Tether: Senator's investigation misses positive work that's led to lower Iran volumes

  The stablecoin issuer's CEO, Paolo Ardoino, has been defending against accusations that the firm's stablecoins have fueled financial activity in Iran.

  CoinDeskDeFi

• 1h ago

  Visa and Mesh Seek to End the Separate Crypto Card Requirement

  Mesh and Visa are joining forces to let consumers spend cryptocurrency and stablecoins at more than 175 million merchant locations without obtaining a separate crypto card or manually converting their holdings into cash. Announced Monday, the partnership connects digital wallets to Visa’s global payments network, although the companies have yet to disclose participating platforms or […]

  Bitcoin.com NewsDeFi

• 2h ago

  Mastercard Unveils Stablecoin Security to Police Digital Payments

  Mastercard is extending its reach into stablecoin payments with a new security system designed to spot fraud, scams, and sanctions risks before funds reach the blockchain. Announced Oct. 19, 2026, Stablecoin Security combines traditional payment intelligence with blockchain analytics. Borderless.xyz and Keyrails are the initial partners, with a North American launch preceding broader commercial…

  Bitcoin.com NewsSecurityDeFi

• 2h ago

  Visa, Mesh partner to enable crypto spending at 175M merchant locations

  Mesh will connect crypto and stablecoin wallets to Visa’s global payment network, allowing users to spend digital assets without a separate card.

  CointelegraphDeFi

• 2h ago

  Mastercard Brings Its Fraud-Fighting Tools to Stablecoin Payments

  Unveiled at Money20/20, the API-based tool combines payment and blockchain intelligence to flag fraud, scams and sanctions exposure before funds move on-chain.

  DecryptSecurityDeFi

• 3h ago

  Mastercard launches stablecoin risk screening for banks and payment providers

  The new service combines payment data and blockchain analytics to help banks detect suspicious stablecoin transactions before settlement.

  CointelegraphDeFi

• 5h ago

  Tether loses nearly $5 billion across crypto exchanges as USDC and RLUSD rivals pay to win liquidity

  Crystal’s selected cohort cut USDT balances in Q3, while Allium assigns it 84% of January–September 2026 classified payment value. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox

  CryptoSlateDeFi

• 6h ago

  Mesh taps Visa to let users spend crypto without a separate card

  Mesh and Visa will let users spend crypto and stablecoin balances from wallet apps, with no need to sell or transfer assets first.

  The BlockDeFi

• 6h ago

  Mastercard unveils Stablecoin Security tool to screen payments for fraud and sanctions risks

  Mastercard unveiled Stablecoin Security, a risk screening service launching in North America before planned global availability in 2027.

  The BlockDeFi

• 9h ago

  Richard Byworth: Bitcoin’s Next Run “Just a Mater of Time” thanks to Seller Exhaustion

  Bitcoin Magazine Richard Byworth: Bitcoin’s Next Run “Just a Mater of Time” thanks to Seller Exhaustion Can you earn yield on Bitcoin safely? Richard Byworth warns against covered calls in rallies, making the case for basis trades for market-neutral yield. This post Richard Byworth: Bitcoin’s Next Run “Just a Mater of Time” thanks to Seller Exhaustion first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is…

  Bitcoin MagazineBitcoinMarketsDeFi

• 10h ago

  World Liberty’s USD1 stablecoin sheds $400M in market cap in two weeks

  World Liberty Financial’s USD1 stablecoin saw its market cap decrease more than $400 million over two weeks of large redemptions on Ethereum and BNB Chain.

  CointelegraphEthereumMarketsDeFi

• 10h ago

  XRP holders can now earn fees from Kraken’s DeFi customers, but there is a catch

  Sentora’s Firelight coverage pays premiums from vault yield, while FXRP providers’ shared backing can absorb validated losses after a stablecoin buffer. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox

  CryptoSlateDeFi

• 11h ago

  Bitcoin extends bounce above $82,000 as stocks rebound, DeFi tokens lead altcoin gains

  Bitcoin rose 0.8% to around $82,700 as China’s GDP beat estimates and Nasdaq futures rebounded, while the CoinDesk 80 gained 1.3% and DeFi led gains.

  CoinDeskBitcoinDeFi

• 11h ago

  France advances stablecoin tax, eyes self-custodial wallets and exit tax proposals

  France’s National Assembly adopted a crypto tax amendment targeting certain stablecoin swaps, while separate proposals on exit taxes and self-custodial wallet reporting remain under consideration.

  CointelegraphRegulationDeFi

• 12h ago

  Crypto vault deposits top $10 billion as lending risks draw regulatory scrutiny

  Curator-managed lending strategies are attracting institutional capital, while exposing depositors to collateral, liquidity and smart-contract risks.

  CoinDeskRegulationDeFi

• 17h ago

  XRP Ledger is set to fix its lending code before anyone can use it

  Validators have a bug-fix patch on course to go live Friday. The lending system it partly repairs is still 10 votes short of approval.

  CoinDeskDeFi

• 20h ago

  Deutsche Bank targets Asia crypto custody expansion in 2027 as German launch nears

  The service will initially support bitcoin, ether and the stablecoins USDC, EURC and EURAU, with the bank managing clients’ wallets and private keys.

  CoinDeskBitcoinEthereumDeFi

• 23h ago

  Why RWA Tokenization and Onchain Credit Could Boost XRP Demand

  Despite XRP’s sharp decline from its mid-2025 peak, institutional adoption and developer activity on the XRP Ledger remain resilient. Odelia Torteman, head of digital assets at XRPL Commons, argues that expanding enterprise use, real-world asset tokenization and upcoming lending features could generate sustainable demand for XRP. Protocol Architecture Drives Core Demand The convergence of Ripple…

  Bitcoin.com NewsDeFi

• 1d ago

  Two Aave stablecoin backstops shrank $12.4 million as reward rates rose

  Two tracked Ethereum V3 Umbrella stakes fell 9.7%, while their implied annualized reward run rate stayed near $2 million. Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto stories that matter and what to watch next. Get The Catalyst in your inbox

  CryptoSlateEthereumDeFi

• 1d ago

  JUST Completes 5th JST Buyback & Burn: Over 170M Tokens (~$23.53M) Burned Ahead of Major Deflationary Upgrade

  On October 17, JUST, the leading DeFi infrastructure in the TRON ecosystem, announced the completion of its fifth buyback and burn of its native token JST as scheduled. Over 170M JST were burned in this round (approx. 1.72% of total supply), backed by nearly $23.53M in capital deployed—all funded directly by JustLend DAO's net operating… Read the full story on CryptoSlate Understand the crypto…

  CryptoSlateDeFi

• 1d ago

  Saylor Teases ‘More Orange’ After His $100 Trillion Bitcoin Vision Speech

  Strategy founder Michael Saylor delivered an ambitious vision for bitcoin at ParaFi Investor Day 2026, arguing that bank lending, tokenized securities, and bitcoin-backed credit could eventually support a $100 trillion financial system. Speaking alongside ParaFi Capital partner Jeff Park, Saylor discussed Strategy’s multibillion-dollar bitcoin treasury, its 12% preferred stock, artificial…

  Bitcoin.com NewsBitcoinRegulationDeFi

• 1d ago

  Stablecoin supply stalls, but payments jump 45% as Visa, Mastercard and Stripe connect crypto to cash

  Analytics firm Allium said stablecoin payments hit $482 billion this year so far, up 45%, as card spending surges and global payment firms add crypto rails.

  CoinDeskDeFi

• 1d ago

  Banks Hold a Lever Over Stablecoin Adoption, BIS Economists Say

  A Bank for International Settlements working paper found that stablecoin growth slows when U.S. banks raise deposit rates, with Circle’s USDC most sensitive.

  DecryptDeFi

• 1d ago

  Cardano Stablecoin Offers 50% APR. What's the Catch?

  Bodega Market lets users bet on whether RealFi's Cardano stablecoin hits $1 million on Strike Finance, where its vault lists a near-50% APR. The post Cardano Stablecoin Offers 50% APR. What's the Catch? appeared first on BeInCrypto.

  BeInCryptoMarketsDeFi

• 1d 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

  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

  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