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Sam Altman-backed Bitcoin life insurer, Meanwhile, raises more funds
October 10, 2026 3:10 am

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.

US plans to seize $1B in crypto linked to Iran this week: Scott Bessent
October 9, 2026 4:39 pm

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.

Blockchain.com pursues CFTC approval for prediction markets: CNBC
October 9, 2026 12:22 pm

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.

Bitcoin consolidates near $82.5K as crypto weathers Ledger theft reports
October 9, 2026 11:20 am

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.

Dragonfly partner rejects ‘bunker mode’ doomerism, calls for proactive blockchain measures
October 9, 2026 9:49 am

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.

ESMA seeks evidence tokenized collateral can be cashed out in crisis
October 9, 2026 6:49 am

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.

UK sanctions three crypto exchanges tied to Russian illicit funds
October 9, 2026 6:34 am

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.

French lawmakers back stablecoin swap tax in 2027 budget bill
October 9, 2026 6:16 am

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.

Bitcoin speculators move 55K BTC to exchanges amid $1.1B liquidations
October 9, 2026 5:50 am

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.

Bitcoin, Ether ETFs’ October outflows swell toward $1B
October 9, 2026 3:34 am

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.

Trump administration outlines quantum, AI initiatives in $6B science push
October 9, 2026 1:25 am

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.

Thailand finalizes rules paving way for Bitcoin, Ether ETFs
October 8, 2026 11:08 pm

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.

NFL backs New Jersey authorities in SCOTUS petition over Kalshi
October 8, 2026 3:17 pm

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.”

‘No going back’ for institutions moving toward tokenized onchain future, says Fidelity
October 8, 2026 9:42 am

‘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.

EU lawmakers push crypto onto anti-corruption agenda
October 8, 2026 8:54 am

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.

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