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Stablecoins Bridge Boosted as 3 Asian Central Banks Join
XRP Ledger gets $150M Franklin Templeton fund shares
Bitcoin Multisig Loans Debut at Sygnum with Debifi
Bitcoin Decouples From Midterm Bottoms by 125 Days
Blockchain Association Presses Congress on 10 Crypto Tax Rules
South Africa Reconsiders Crypto Rules, Enoch Godongwana Says
Kazakhstan Clears Kraken After 18% Bitcoin Mining Share
China Moves to Confiscate 61,800 BTC in $5.7B Fraud Case
Bitcoin dips below $82K as DeFi gauge drops 5.6%
Bitcoin Outlook Hinges on Federal Reserve Policy Path
Bitcoin Stake Tops $250M as Alpha Modus Swaps Shares
Bitcoin ETFs draw $1.08B in 3 days, rally uncertain
Blockchain.com CEO: 'Crypto Spring' Here amid 30+ Rulemakings
SEC Crypto Safe Harbor Tested as Vault12’s $17.45M VGT Stalls
OCC Final Rule Resets Stablecoin Rewards Under GENIUS Act
Bitcoin Whale Pulls $90.38M From Wintermute to 3 Wallets
SlowMist Warns Crypto Platforms to Apply Critical PHP Security Fixes
Bitcoin Holds $83K as Zcash Jumps 11% on NU7 Upgrade
Top 10 Crypto Market Making Companies to Know in 2026
France Moves to Tax Stablecoin Swaps at 31.4% From 2027
Bitcoin's 80x Decade Rise Spurs VC Regret, Tom Lee Says
Bitcoin Retail ETF Wins FINMA Approval in Switzerland
Bitcoin ETFs post $526.6M day as BlackRock IBIT leads
Multicoin Capital Sticks to Crypto, $2.7B Firm Keeps HYPE
Bitcoin Treasury Boost: SLE OKs 2,100 BTC, $2.5M Deal
Bitcoin Treasury Hits 848,517 BTC on $22.1M Strategy Buy
Bitcoin Miner Nscale Loses Microsoft Deal on 50MW Power Lag
Crypto Week Ahead: CME to List BCH, Uniswap Futures; BCH at $278.78
Bitcoin whale moves $34M as 411.45 BTC awakens
XRP Ledger fixes lending code, still 10 votes short
Stablecoins Bridge Boosted as 3 Asian Central Banks Join
Stablecoins gained a cross-border push as three Asian central banks moved to align approaches for regulated stablecoins and digital bank deposits. On Oct. 23, the Monetary Authority of Singapore expanded the BLOOM initiative to include Malaysia and Thailand, aiming to cut cost and complexity in linking institutions across markets.
XRP Ledger gets $150M Franklin Templeton fund shares
XRP Ledger added $150 million in tokenized money market fund shares from Franklin Templeton on Friday, concentrated in a single wallet. The move lifts the wallet’s balance to nearly 193 million sgBENJI at a recorded $1.039 per share, underscoring the ledger’s growing tokenized assets footprint.
Bitcoin Multisig Loans Debut at Sygnum with Debifi
Bitcoin holders can now access a bank-backed, multisig-secured loan, as Sygnum and Debifi launch MultiSYG. Announced a year ago for a first-half 2026 rollout, the product is now advertised by the bank but not yet available for use. The debut marks the first such loan from a regulated bank.
Bitcoin Decouples From Midterm Bottoms by 125 Days
Bitcoin (BTC) is diverging from its past midterm-cycle bottoming pattern, with the 2026 cycle’s lowest price so far set on July 1 at $57,850—125 days before the Nov. 3 U.S. midterms. The timing shift matters for traders who track election-linked seasonality as BTC trades near $84,459 roughly 10 days before the vote.
Blockchain Association Presses Congress on 10 Crypto Tax Rules
Crypto tax rules took center stage as the Blockchain Association urged Congress on Oct. 22 to pass bipartisan digital asset tax legislation built around 10 principles. The trade group called for a de minimis exemption, wash sale rules, no tax on self-transfers, and access to retirement accounts.
South Africa Reconsiders Crypto Rules, Enoch Godongwana Says
South Africa crypto rules are being reconsidered after Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana signaled a pivot on Oct. 21, citing thousands of public comments. The National Treasury and South African Reserve Bank will revisit draft measures for cross-border digital asset flows, responding to a wave of backlash that reached Parliament.
Kazakhstan Clears Kraken After 18% Bitcoin Mining Share
Kraken’s parent company, Payward, secured in-principle approval on Thursday to expand into Kazakhstan, positioning the exchange to offer trading, investment services, and digital asset custody. The move follows Kazakhstan’s shift from hosting 18% of global Bitcoin mining in 2021 to building a more tightly regulated cryptocurrency industry.
China Moves to Confiscate 61,800 BTC in $5.7B Fraud Case
Bitcoin tied to a nationwide fraud is the target of a seizure effort in China, with prosecutors seeking more than 61,800 BTC linked to a 40.378 billion yuan scheme. The case dates to 2014–2017 and matters for investors because losses neared 20 billion yuan across 102,000 victims.
Bitcoin dips below $82K as DeFi gauge drops 5.6%
Bitcoin fell below $82,000 on Thursday as renewed skepticism over AI spending following mixed Tesla and Meta earnings pressured risk assets in Asia. The drop of as much as 2.9% marked the steepest in two weeks, with DeFi tokens leading declines and ether sliding 2.6% toward $2,400.
Bitcoin Outlook Hinges on Federal Reserve Policy Path
Bitcoin faces a pivotal fourth quarter as Federal Reserve policy steers market direction. Nexo’s analysis says growth can persist if rates are held steady or reduced, while a hawkish shift risks pullbacks. After a third‑quarter recovery, inflation trends and institutional demand will determine what comes next.
Bitcoin Stake Tops $250M as Alpha Modus Swaps Shares
Bitcoin holdings surpassed $250 million at Alpha Modus after the Nasdaq-listed company exchanged 51.6 million shares and matching warrants for 3,170 BTC. The transaction expands the firm’s digital asset base while diluting existing shareholders, marking a notable balance sheet pivot into BTC with material capital structure implications.
Bitcoin ETFs draw $1.08B in 3 days, rally uncertain
itcoin exchange-traded funds attracted $1.08 billion over three days this week, signaling a return of institutional interest. The pace, however, sits below levels historically associated with steep rallies, leaving BTC’s near-term trajectory uncertain and putting emphasis on whether inflows can remain strong day after day.
Blockchain.com CEO: 'Crypto Spring' Here amid 30+ Rulemakings
Blockchain.com Co-CEO Lane Kasselman said 'crypto spring' has arrived as institutions drive the market, weeks before U.S. midterms. He pointed to growing bipartisan support in Congress, ongoing 30+ SEC and CFTC rulemakings, and a new options trading launch, signaling momentum for digital assets regardless of election outcomes.
SEC Crypto Safe Harbor Tested as Vault12’s $17.45M VGT Stalls
SEC crypto safe harbor is facing an early test as Vault12 warns centralized exchanges may avoid listing legacy tokens without explicit immunity. Vault12 raised $17.45 million from 38 investors in 2018, yet its Vault Guardian Token has never traded on a major exchange, underscoring listing risk.
OCC Final Rule Resets Stablecoin Rewards Under GENIUS Act
Stablecoin rewards face fresh scrutiny after the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency finalized rules Wednesday, requiring U.S. crypto exchanges to obtain agency approval for existing programs. As the first federal banking regulator to act under the GENIUS Act, the OCC set parameters that also cover third-party relationships between issuers and exchanges.
Bitcoin Whale Pulls $90.38M From Wintermute to 3 Wallets
Bitcoin (BTC) worth about $90.38 million moved to three brand-new wallets from market maker Wintermute after test deposits, with two transfers landing at 21:30 UTC on Oct. 20 and a third just after midnight. The pattern matches over-the-counter settlement flows and marks the second near-identical haul in a week.
SlowMist Warns Crypto Platforms to Apply Critical PHP Security Fixes
PHP will release critical security fixes at 10 a.m. ET on Oct. 21, with affected versions and technical details published alongside the patches. SlowMist urged crypto platforms to prepare, highlighting potential impacts on services that rely on PHP. Immediate planning and maintenance windows may be required.
Bitcoin Holds $83K as Zcash Jumps 11% on NU7 Upgrade
Bitcoin hovered near $83,000 on Wednesday Asian morning hours after a 1.3% rise to about $82,700, as upbeat AI-linked earnings from SpaceX and Super Micro Computer lifted tech sentiment across Asia. Zcash gained 11% to roughly $1,260 after developers set the mainnet activation height for the NU7 network upgrade.
Top 10 Crypto Market Making Companies to Know in 2026
Explore 10 crypto market-making companies in 2026, including Wintermute, GSR, WallStreet Market Maker, Flowdesk and other digital asset liquidity providers.
France Moves to Tax Stablecoin Swaps at 31.4% From 2027
France’s National Assembly approved an amendment to tax gains when investors swap cryptocurrency for stablecoins, advancing a 31.4% capital gains levy after a 38–37 vote on Oct. 16. Set to apply from Jan. 1, 2027, the measure remains subject to further parliamentary stages and could still be amended or removed.
Bitcoin's 80x Decade Rise Spurs VC Regret, Tom Lee Says
Bitcoin rose roughly 80-fold over the past decade, climbing from below $1,000 to around $80,000. Fundstrat’s Tom Lee said some venture capital investors now regret not simply holding BTC, a shift that matters for portfolio construction as long-time market participants reassess where the biggest crypto returns actually came from.
Bitcoin Retail ETF Wins FINMA Approval in Switzerland
Bitcoin secured a milestone in Switzerland as FINMA approved the country’s first retail Bitcoin ETF, granting an exemption from diversification rules. The regulator paired the nod with custody safeguards and mandatory warnings about volatility and potential losses, signaling broader access for retail investors while tightening investor-protection guardrails.
Bitcoin ETFs post $526.6M day as BlackRock IBIT leads
Bitcoin ETFs logged $526.6 million in net inflows on Monday, the strongest daily total in nearly a month, led entirely by BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). The burst of demand matters because it erased last week’s $228.5 million in withdrawals, even as funds remain about $90.5 million negative for October.
Multicoin Capital Sticks to Crypto, $2.7B Firm Keeps HYPE
Multicoin Capital is doubling down on crypto, maintaining Hyperliquid’s HYPE token as the largest position in its hedge fund while avoiding standalone AI investments. The Austin-based investment manager oversees about $2.7 billion and says its competitive advantage remains in digital assets, underscoring a contrarian stance as capital flows toward artificial intelligence.
Bitcoin Treasury Boost: SLE OKs 2,100 BTC, $2.5M Deal
Bitcoin took center stage as Super League Enterprise (NASDAQ: SLE) shareholders on Oct. 16 approved proposals enabling a 2,100 BTC and $2.5 million investment from Metaplanet’s U.S. unit. Set against an Aug. 14 reference price, the BTC tranche appreciated from about $132.1 million to roughly $170 million by the meeting date.
Bitcoin Treasury Hits 848,517 BTC on $22.1M Strategy Buy
Bitcoin holdings at Strategy rose to 848,517 BTC after a $22.1 million purchase of 267 BTC on Oct. 19, 2026. The company also repurchased $193.1 million in preferred shares and expanded its digital credit securities repurchase program to $3 billion, signaling continued accumulation and active balance-sheet management.
Bitcoin Miner Nscale Loses Microsoft Deal on 50MW Power Lag
Bitcoin miner offshoot Nscale has lost a Microsoft AI data center contract in Loughton, Essex, after the local grid warned that 50 megawatts of power may not be available until the early-to-mid 2030s. The site was slated to host 23,040 Nvidia chips and deliver capacity by early 2027.
Crypto Week Ahead: CME to List BCH, Uniswap Futures; BCH at $278.78
Bitcoin Cash (BTC) will be joined by Bitcoin Cash (BCH) and Uniswap (UNI) futures at CME Group as early as Monday, pending regulatory review. BCH traded at $278.78. Global price data and flash October PMIs due Friday add macro crosscurrents that could steer cryptocurrency markets this week.
Bitcoin whale moves $34M as 411.45 BTC awakens
Bitcoin (BTC) moved as a long-dormant whale wallet transferred 411.45 BTC on Sunday, shifting roughly $34 million at today’s price. The stash was first acquired in 2013, when bitcoin traded near $131 and the balance was worth about $54,000. The move highlights revived activity among decade-old addresses.
XRP Ledger fixes lending code, still 10 votes short
XRP Ledger will deploy a batch of bug fixes Friday, including patches to its proposed lending system pitched since June. The feature remains inactive and 10 validator votes short of approval. Network changes require more than 80% support from 35 default-trusted validators (29 votes) sustained for two straight weeks.
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