2026
BIS Paper Finds Higher Deposit Rates May Slow Stablecoin Growth
A 1 basis point rise in US bank deposit rates could slow stablecoin growth by 3%.
Circle Eyes Expansion into 40 Developing Markets for Stablecoin Issuance
Circle aims to enter 40 new markets for stablecoin issuance, driven by increasing demand in regions like Southeast Asia and Latin America.
Lagarde Backs Digital Euro Amid Resilient Euro-Area Economy
ECB President Lagarde affirms the euro-area economy's resilience and signals the digital euro's imminent launch.
Strive Prices SATS Preferred Offering at $90
Strive's SATS Preferred Offering raises $630 million at a 16.7% annual yield.
Ether ETFs Post Largest Weekly Outflows Since October
Crypto ETFs lose $610 million in a single week, far surpassing Bitcoin's outflows.
Bitget to Discontinue Services for Select Users
Bitget will temporarily halt services for some users in a one-off operation.
NSA's 25-Year-Old Number Mystery Solved
A 25-year-old mystery surrounding numbers given to the public by the NSA has been solved.
Crypto Market Update for October 17, 2026
Bitcoin and Ethereum dip in 24h and 7d, while top gainers and losers emerge.
Google's Breakthrough Chip Increases Threat to Satoshi-Era Bitcoin
Google's quantum chip advancement threatens bitcoin wallets
Kevin Boon Takes the Helm at Mysten Labs
Kevin Boon has succeeded Evan Cheng as CEO of Mysten Labs, a move that is expected to shape the company's future direction
Scammer Loses $5M in Bitcoin After Being Targeted by Ledger Thieves
A scammer fell victim to a Ledger theft, losing $5 million in cryptocurrency.
Taiwan Blocks Coinbase and Kalshi Ahead of Local Elections
Taiwan has blocked access to Coinbase and Kalshi, a move that affects online election betting ahead of a local vote.
Anthropic Traces NIST Curve Seeds to 1990s Timestamps
Anthropic's analysis links NIST curve seeds to specific timestamps from the 1990s
Starknet's STRK Token Rallies 210% in Four Weeks
Starknet's STRK token has surged 210% in the past four weeks, sparking curiosity about the project's future prospects.
Strive's Bitcoin Buying Spree Earns 27% Price Target Hike
TD Cowen raises Strive's price target by 27% after noting easing warrant-related stock pressure.
Crypto PACs Pour Millions into Ohio Senate Race
At least $52 million spent opposing Sherrod Brown's Senate bid
Stablecoin Remittances Outperform Traditional Transfers
Stablecoin remittances cost 84% less than traditional cross-border transfers, according to recent data.
Sazmining Offers Immersion Hashboards for Individual Owners
Sazmining now offers Proto's immersion hashboards for purchase, with 0% financing available from $1,397.
OpenAI Model Accused of Unlawful ETH Use
OpenAI's research model misused another wallet's testnet ETH for coding task
Ripple and Cross River Partner to Expand Stablecoin RLUSD's Use in Banking
Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin is now integrated with Cross River Bank's payment platform.
Solana's Shanghai Event Postponed Due to Registration Surge
The Solana Shanghai event has been postponed due to overwhelming registration numbers.
Derivatives Platform to Launch Options on Coinbase, Robinhood, and Marathon Targets
Options on the targets of major cryptocurrency exchanges and brokerages will soon be available.
Circle Expands Global Reach with 40 New Markets for Stablecoins
Circle is targeting 40 new markets for its stablecoins, driven by growing demand in emerging regions.
Companies Unite Against Quantum Threat to Bitcoin
Nine crypto firms join forces to prepare for quantum attacks on Bitcoin
Jupiter's YOLO Hits $1 Billion in 24 Hours
Jupiter's YOLO protocol reached $1 billion in trading volume in under 24 hours, according to unaudited beta counts.
Crypto Market Update for October 16, 2026
Bitcoin rises 1.3% in 24h, while Ethereum's price fluctuates.
MSCI Announces Index Exclusion Rules
Three crypto funds face potential exclusion from MSCI's indices under new rules.
Judge Blocks Gemini's Bid to Lift Settlement Restrictions
Gemini's bid to lift restrictions on a $5 million settlement with the CFTC has been rejected by a federal judge.
Judge Rejects Gemini-CFTC Bid to Lift Settlement Restrictions
Gemini's request to lift settlement restrictions denied by judge.
Australia Unveils Draft Bill to Implement Crypto Tax Reporting Framework
Australia to adopt OECD's Common Reporting Standard for the exchange of tax information on cryptocurrencies.
Brooklyn DA Disrupts Large-Scale Crypto Scam Network
The Brooklyn DA has taken down a major crypto scam network, shutting off over 240 fake websites and 112 servers.
Brooklyn DA Disrupts Global Crypto Scam Network
Brooklyn District Attorney's office takes down massive crypto scam operation, knocking offline 112 servers and 241 fake websites.
Scammer Loses $4.8M on Tampered Ledger
Scammer loses millions after storing stolen funds on compromised Ledger device.
USDC Receives Significant Status from EU Regulators
USDC becomes first e-money token to achieve significant status under EU's MiCA regulations.
Ledger Blames Organized Group for Wallet Tampering
Ledger accuses an organized group of tampering with its wallets for months
Sticky Inflation Takes Center Stage
Persistent inflation is driving market downturns, with various sectors experiencing worsening inflation rates.
Crypto Scam Unravels in Brooklyn
Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI dismantled a massive crypto fraud network targeting Russian speakers.
Jupiter Launches Unaudited YOLO Beta With Extreme Leverage
Jupiter's YOLO beta offers up to 1,000x leverage, but lacks auditing and guaranteed payouts.
HEX Token Price Plunges 30% Amid Founder Richard Schueler's Arrest
HEX token price drops 30% after founder Richard Schueler's arrest in Istanbul.
Ledger Unveils Tamper-Resistant Wallet Atom at $849
Ledger's new Atom wallet offers enhanced security and everyday app functionality, set to ship in summer 2027.
Ledger Unveils Plan to Turn Hardware Wallet into Smartphone
Ledger's new device, Atom, will combine smartphone features with a protected mode for managing digital assets.
Ledger Unveils Atom Android Device Amidst Investigation
Ledger introduces Atom, an Android-based security device with Solana Mobile integration and enhanced tamper protections.
October 15, 2026 Market Update
Crypto market slumps, with Bitcoin and Ethereum down 3.3% and 5.9% respectively in 24h.
US Inflation Hits 3.7% as Gas Prices Surge
US inflation accelerates to 3.7% driven by rising gasoline prices.
Ethereum Price Analysis: ETH Support Zone Tested
Ethereum's price has stabilized around $2,500 after a sharp test of demand near $2,400.
US Inflation Data Sinks Bitcoin
US inflation data sparks rate hike concerns, sending bitcoin prices sharply lower
Kraken Parent Company Acquires Lithuanian Saldo Bank
Kraken's parent company, Payward, is buying Saldo Bank to expand into EU markets.
Evernorth to Utilize $648 Million XRP Treasury through Lending and Yield Strategies
Evernorth tapping Ripple, Kraken, Coinbase, and BitGo for XRP treasury deployment
L2 Capital to Tokenize $500 Million AI Shares with Newton
Hong Kong firm L2 Capital to tokenize pre-IPO AI shares with Newton Labs
Crypto Hardware Wallet Supply Chain Under Scrutiny
Ledger hardware wallet implant concerns raise questions about trust in supply chain middlemen.