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Aptos rolls out Encrypted Mempool to curb frontrunning, sandwich attacks
October 12, 2026 8:52 pm

Aptos rolls out Encrypted Mempool to curb frontrunning, sandwich attacks

The optional feature hides transaction details until their order is finalized, preventing bots from exploiting pending trades.

Crypto PACs report $2.7M spending blitz on House races as midterms loom
October 12, 2026 2:55 pm

Crypto PACs report $2.7M spending blitz on House races as midterms loom

With just 22 days until the US midterm elections, a crypto-aligned committee has announced another major ad expenditure to support “pro-crypto” candidates in 2026.

Bitcoin drops 2.2% as Ukraine, Iran strikes send oil toward one-month high
October 12, 2026 12:30 pm

Bitcoin drops 2.2% as Ukraine, Iran strikes send oil toward one-month high

Bitcoin price action stayed rangebound after failing to sustain above $84,000 into the Wall Street open on rising oil prices.

Strategy adds 250 Bitcoin as holdings reach 848,250 BTC
October 12, 2026 8:31 am

Strategy adds 250 Bitcoin as holdings reach 848,250 BTC

Michael Saylor’s Strategy said Bitcoin holdings reached 848,250 BTC after its latest purchase, while maintaining a $4.88 billion cash reserve.

Australia proposes leverage caps for crypto-settled derivatives
October 12, 2026 7:41 am

Australia proposes leverage caps for crypto-settled derivatives

ASIC’s proposal would extend leverage limits and protections against negative balances to certain derivatives settled in digital assets.

BTC price support holds ahead of US CPI data: Three things Bitcoin traders need to know this week
October 12, 2026 7:14 am

BTC price support holds ahead of US CPI data: Three things Bitcoin traders need to know this week

Bitcoin traders braced for inflation-based volatility after BTC price action preserved key weekly support around $82,500.

Kraken parent clears Dubai’s final hurdle for dirham trading rollout
October 12, 2026 5:41 am

Kraken parent clears Dubai’s final hurdle for dirham trading rollout

Payward received full market approval from Dubai’s VARA to expand its digital asset services in the UAE, building on the preliminary approval received in May.

South Korean bank launches Bitcoin-backed business loans: Report
October 12, 2026 4:45 am

South Korean bank launches Bitcoin-backed business loans: Report

Jeonbuk Bank reportedly began offering Bitcoin-backed loans to corporate customers, with a third-party custodian holding the cryptocurrency used as collateral.

Global watchdog flags stablecoin risks, AI threats ahead of G20
October 12, 2026 2:30 am

Global watchdog flags stablecoin risks, AI threats ahead of G20

The Financial Stability Board flagged cross-border stablecoin risks and AI-related cybersecurity threats while urging G20 policymakers to support stronger safeguards.

DATA Network to migrate to Sui, retire own chain
October 12, 2026 1:15 am

DATA Network to migrate to Sui, retire own chain

The migration is backed by a $30 million investment from Sui Foundation.

French lawmakers back reporting rule for crypto wallets over $112K
October 12, 2026 12:45 am

French lawmakers back reporting rule for crypto wallets over $112K

Holders could face fines of up to 10,000 euros for failing to declare qualifying assets.

XRP Ledger defends emergency patch for unlimited XRP bug
October 11, 2026 9:21 pm

XRP Ledger defends emergency patch for unlimited XRP bug

The XRP Ledger Foundation pushed back against claims that its emergency security patch was forced on network operators.

Ledger attack spreads to EU, AI finds ’18 trillion XRP’ bug: Hodler’s Digest
October 11, 2026 6:57 pm

Ledger attack spreads to EU, AI finds ’18 trillion XRP’ bug: Hodler’s Digest

A user reports buying a tampered Ledger from a big retailer in Europe. Security researchers use AI to uncover a “$94 billion” XRP bug — but receive just a $250K bounty.

Saylor teases Strategy Bitcoin buying after ending September with STRC buybacks
October 11, 2026 1:11 pm

Saylor teases Strategy Bitcoin buying after ending September with STRC buybacks

Investors will have to wait an extra day to find out if and how much Strategy added to its Bitcoin treasury in the first week of October.

CFTC proposals aimed at separating prediction markets from casino gambling  
October 11, 2026 3:50 am

CFTC proposals aimed at separating prediction markets from casino gambling  

The two measures attempt to set the stage for a potential US Supreme Court battle over federal and state jurisdiction.

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