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October 16, 2026

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Mastercard brings stablecoin balances into traditional banking and card payments

Mastercard brings stablecoin balances into traditional banking and card payments

The launch of Global Money Platform marks Mastercard’s first major integration with BVNK since its August acquisition, with Nuvei and Marqeta among the first companies to adopt the platform.

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Bitcoin slips under $80K after US PPI gains most in four years

Bitcoin slips under $80K after US PPI gains most in four years

BTC buyers attempted to defend $80,000 support after September US producer inflation overshot expectations by 100 basis points for the largest monthly gain since March 2022

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Russia to ban direct peer-to-peer crypto trades starting July 2027

Russia to ban direct peer-to-peer crypto trades starting July 2027

Russia plans to ban direct P2P crypto trades from July 1, 2027, while separate rules already prohibit transfers from digital accounts to self-custody wallets.

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Nasdaq-listed Tron sets up $200M ATM share offering to fuel TRX acquisitions

Nasdaq-listed Tron sets up $200M ATM share offering to fuel TRX acquisitions

The Nasdaq-listed treasury company holds about $237 million in TRX tokens and plans to raise additional capital to fund its purchases, alongside its daily accumulation.

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Can the SEC and CFTC’s pro-crypto rules be overturned? Legal opinion

Can the SEC and CFTC’s pro-crypto rules be overturned? Legal opinion

The SEC and the CFTC have issued a raft of pro-crypto rules recently. But will the rules hold up in court, and can they be easily rolled back by the “anti-crypto army”?

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Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.

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HEX token sellers erase $160M following reports of founder Richard Schueler arrest

HEX token sellers erase $160M following reports of founder Richard Schueler arrest

The HEX token’s price declined by 30% following local media reports of the Istanbul arrest of founder Richard Schueler, nearly two years after Interpol issued a “Red Notice.”

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Ledger’s answer to wallet tampering costs $849 and ships next year

Ledger’s answer to wallet tampering costs $849 and ships next year

Ledger’s new Atom combines crypto wallet security with everyday apps and is expected to ship in summer 2027 as the company investigates tampered wallets sold in Asia.

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White House crypto council chief Patrick Witt steps down

White House crypto council chief Patrick Witt steps down

Witt’s departure leaves a leadership gap at the White House Crypto Council and marks the fourth high-profile exit from the advisory group.

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Starknet opens vote on potential Ethereum L2 exit over quantum risks

Starknet opens vote on potential Ethereum L2 exit over quantum risks

Starknet is asking STRK holders whether to explore becoming an independent layer-1 blockchain to reduce its dependence on Ethereum’s quantum-security upgrade timeline.

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Bitget, Liquid exploits push Q3 crypto hacks toward $1.2B

Bitget, Liquid exploits push Q3 crypto hacks toward $1.2B

Compromised suppliers, developer tools and infrastructure components outside security audits drove about 77% of the quarter’s total losses, according to Hacken.

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Bitcoin dips to $80.1K as KOSPI closes at its lowest since April

Bitcoin dips to $80.1K as KOSPI closes at its lowest since April

Bitcoin price action continued to see contagion from a Korean tech sell-off after the KOSPI Index fell 7.5% on Thursday.

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Thailand crypto ETFs may see slow start despite new rules: CoinShares

Thailand crypto ETFs may see slow start despite new rules: CoinShares

Thailand’s new Bitcoin and Ether ETF rules take effect Friday, but CoinShares expects modest initial inflows as existing investment options compete for demand.

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Babylon advances native Bitcoin lending proposal on Aave V4

Babylon advances native Bitcoin lending proposal on Aave V4

Babylon’s proposal to bring native Bitcoin collateral to Aave V4 has entered a new governance stage, but further votes and security reviews remain before launch.

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Bitcoin ETFs shed $261M as XRP funds buck weekly outflow trend

Bitcoin ETFs shed $261M as XRP funds buck weekly outflow trend

Bitcoin ETFs have recorded $151 million in net outflows since Monday, after investors withdrew $681 million the previous week.

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South Korea plans cybersecurity overhaul after attacks hit banks, crypto firms

South Korea plans cybersecurity overhaul after attacks hit banks, crypto firms

South Korea is proposing tougher cybersecurity assessments after a review identified security deficiencies at 130 financial firms.

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Australia seeks feedback on crypto platform rules ahead of 2027 rollout

Australia seeks feedback on crypto platform rules ahead of 2027 rollout

The consultation follows Parliament’s passage of digital asset legislation in April, with Australia’s securities regulator now proposing capital, custody and trading standards for crypto platforms.

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Bitcoin miners plunge up to 13% in Wall Street’s worst selloff since July

Bitcoin miners plunge up to 13% in Wall Street’s worst selloff since July

TeraWulf, Core Scientific, Cipher Mining and IREN each lost more than 12% as hotter inflation hit AI infrastructure companies.

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VanEck seeks to withdraw application for Lido staked Ether ETF

VanEck seeks to withdraw application for Lido staked Ether ETF

VanEck initially filed an S-1 registration statement for the exchange-traded fund in October last year.

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Polygon gains US payments licenses after closing Coinme deal

Polygon gains US payments licenses after closing Coinme deal

The deal gives Polygon access to 37 money transmitter licenses and 11 state exemptions.

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Organizations join forces to fight Illinois crypto tax, after 6-month pause

Organizations join forces to fight Illinois crypto tax, after 6-month pause

Illinois officials already agreed to delay implementation of a 0.2% tax on crypto assets, but industry-aligned organizations are pushing for summary judgment on the merits.

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EU authority classifies Circle’s USDC as ‘significant’ under MiCA

EU authority classifies Circle’s USDC as ‘significant’ under MiCA

The second-largest stablecoin by market cap will be overseen by French and EU authorities under its classification as a “significant e-money token.“

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US authorities dismantle crypto scam network that stole tens of millions

US authorities dismantle crypto scam network that stole tens of millions

Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI seized 112 servers and shut down 241 websites linked to investment scams that targeted Russian-speaking Americans.

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OCC report finds debanking efforts tied to crypto activities

OCC report finds debanking efforts tied to crypto activities

The report from the US banking regulator did not include specific examples of debanking related to crypto, but mentioned it alongside ties to oil, gas and firearms.

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Standard Chartered pushes $2T stablecoin forecast to 2030 as transaction volumes grow

Standard Chartered pushes $2T stablecoin forecast to 2030 as transaction volumes grow

The bank identified four distinct stablecoin markets, with USDC leading payments and AI transactions as competition intensifies over reserve yields.

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Bitcoin price dips below $82K as high oil prices spike US CPI inflation

Bitcoin price dips below $82K as high oil prices spike US CPI inflation

Bitcoin fell below $82,000 while bond yields targeted new 24-year highs on the back of hot US CPI inflation.

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‘Bunker mode’ won’t protect your crypto, critics say

‘Bunker mode’ won’t protect your crypto, critics say

Even if Justin Drake’s prediction that AI could break cryptography proves correct, critics say “bunker mode” is an impractical suggestion that’s unlikely to protect your crypto.

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Canada crypto remittances to Asian countries surge 141% to $2.36B: Chainalysis

Canada crypto remittances to Asian countries surge 141% to $2.36B: Chainalysis

Remittance-sized crypto transfers from Canada to three Asian countries reached $2.36 billion, while transfers to the Philippines alone rose 28% to $61 million.

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Qivalis wins Dutch e-money license for euro stablecoin

Qivalis wins Dutch e-money license for euro stablecoin

Qivalis said the Electronic Money Institution authorization enables it to launch a euro-denominated stablecoin, with issuance planned for the coming months, subject to additional MiCA requirements.

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Kraken parent to buy Lithuanian Saldo Bank amid TradFi expansion

Kraken parent to buy Lithuanian Saldo Bank amid TradFi expansion

Payward expects to close the acquisition in 2027, enabling it to expand its traditional banking services into four EU operating markets already served by Saldo Bank.

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