HSBC launches Hong Kong dollar stablecoin for retail payments
HSBC is rolling out RedCoin wallets to PayMe users, with plans to support tokenized investment subscriptions and expand into institutional uses.
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Malaysia, Thailand join Singapore’s cross-border stablecoin push
BLOOM seeks to cut costs by helping financial institutions coordinate cross-border use of stablecoins and tokenized deposits.
Bitcoin ETFs bleed $635M as October slides back into the red
Thursday’s withdrawals ended a three-day inflow streak and left US spot Bitcoin ETFs with $175 million in net outflows for October.
Ethereum delays Glamsterdam Hoodi testnet launch over security risks
ChainSecurity said it identified 13 real-world examples of smart contracts potentially affected by Glamsterdam’s gas changes and is coordinating responsible disclosure with affected projects.
Bitcoin Core changes security policy as AI makes bugs easier to find
Bitcoin Core says keeping certain vulnerabilities secret no longer offers much protection in the wake of AI-assisted bug hunting.
Switzerland approves first spot Bitcoin ETF for retail investors
BIT Asset Management’s Bitcoin Fund ETF is expected to begin trading on SIX Swiss Exchange in November, with its public offering restricted to Switzerland.
Pentagon bans US forces from using military info to bet in prediction markets
Hegseth warned that prediction market wagers could expose military operations to adversaries.
New DeepSeek ban in US, Swiss-Asia crypto ties deepen: Asia Express
DeepSeek banned from US federal civilian agencies over spying fears. Singapore firm behind Europe’s first spot Bitcoin ETF, as Switzerland partners with Vietnam on crypto tech.
Circle shareholder sues Trump, World Liberty and Steve Witkoff over crypto deals
According to a Circle shareholder, the US president’s “corruption” through USD1 left the company unable to compete with stablecoins, harming USDC.
Dune launches real-time data feeds covering 200 onchain trading venues
The new service aims to bring onchain trading data into institutional financial systems as tokenized stock markets expand and face growing scrutiny.
Winklevoss PAC moves into Texas Senate race with $81K ad buy
While crypto-aligned PACs have stepped up spending in Ohio, a committee launched by the co-founders of crypto exchange Gemini made one of its first forays into the Lone Star State.
Underdog taps zerohash to bring crypto deposits to prediction markets
The new funding option, expected to launch later this year, will allow eligible Underdog users to deposit digital assets around the clock.
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Bitcoin hashrate hits seven-month high as AI shift fails to ease mining competition
According to BlocksBridge, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty is rising despite the industry’s AI transition, with smaller operators potentially absorbing equipment abandoned by larger competitors.
Irish cenbank fines Coinbase arm $3.6M for oversight, safeguard failures
According to the Central Bank of Ireland, Coinbase Ireland had agreed with the facts around the enforcement action and will be subject to fines and sanctions upon approval by a high court.
Bitcoin circles $81.5K ETF cost basis as Trump Iran comments send stocks lower
Bitcoin extended daily losses to 3% as US stocks came under pressure from President Donald Trump’s comments on Iran military action.
Fireblocks disputes report of $2.5B Visa acquisition talks
Fireblocks told Cointelegraph that reports of a potential $2.5 billion acquisition by Visa are “not true at present time,” while Visa declined to comment on the reported talks.
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CryptoQuant CEO calls rising Bitcoin hashrate ‘indirect bullish signal’ from institutions
Public miners backed by major TradFi players are coming back online, boosting Bitcoin’s hashrate, a positive sign for BTC’s fundamentals, according to CryptoQuant’s Ki Young Ju.
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Thailand SEC says several companies eye crypto ETFs, none has applied
Thailand’s SEC says several asset managers have sought consultations on spot crypto ETFs, but it cannot confirm whether the first funds will launch in 2026.
SoFi unveils bank-issued tokenized deposit for yield-bearing crypto funds
SoFi Bank launched SoFi Earn, a tokenized deposit paying 4.40% APY with FDIC coverage, allowing users to convert funds to stablecoins 24/7.
Bitcoin ETF buyers are trend followers, not setters, DWF Labs says
DWF Labs research finds that Bitcoin ETF flows follow past BTC price movements rather than predict future returns, with investors buying rallies and selling dips.
The UK needs a workable route to regulated DeFi access
The UK’s 2027 crypto rules risk a de facto ban on regulated firms providing access to DeFi, argues Coinbase’s European policy head Katie Harries.
CoinDCX admits ‘operational losses’ after $16M wallet transfers draw scrutiny
CoinDCX said it covered losses caused by a failed transfer process involving compromised wallets and credited all affected user accounts.
Bitcoin corrects below $82K after Tesla Q3 results, KOSPI falls
Bitcoin reversed a run toward $85,000 after Tesla reported lower-than-expected capital expenditure in Q3.
Starknet voters back research into life beyond Ethereum
StarkWare plans to release a draft whitepaper in November as it explores an independent, quantum-resistant blockchain.
PHP flaw draws millions of exploit attempts, Cloudflare CEO warns
Cloudflare’s Matthew Prince said the network saw thousands of exploit attempts even before the PHP vulnerability was publicly disclosed.
Bitcoin ETFs bag another $528M, taking 3-day haul past $1B
US spot Bitcoin ETFs drew $1.08 billion over three trading sessions to push October flows back above water.
Move over memecoins: Crypto ‘meme games’ coming, bagholders and all
“Plenty will be ponzis. Plenty will get exploited. Plenty will insta die. There will be ridiculous gains, and people will get absolutely f***ing rinsed,” says Illuvium co-founder Kieran Warwick.
PHP Foundation admits ‘structural failure’ delayed critical security fix
Government websites and online services were disrupted after concerns about a PHP bug that could allow attackers to take control of vulnerable servers.
American Bankers Association: OCC’s GENIUS rules ‘undermine’ US Congress
Banking advocacy organizations are pushing back against the OCC’s finalized rules on a stablecoin law, arguing against changes to provisions on yield.
Tether backs Bolivian fintech bringing USDT payments to food delivery and banking
The investment will support Peso’s expansion across four Latin American markets, where it connects stablecoin payments to merchant services and local banking networks.
Trump didn‘t mention ‘crypto’ once in White House cybercrime roundtable
The US President detailed many schemes defrauding Americans, but referred only to “cybercurrency“ related to scams.
Cardano Foundation urges EU against expanding MiCA rules to DeFi and staking
The foundation called for regulation based on financial risks rather than technology, warning that overlapping rules could create uncertainty for crypto businesses across the EU.
UK financial watchdog opens consultations for DeFi guidance, crypto laws
The UK Financial Conduct Authority consultations came just weeks after the agency opened applications for companies under its new crypto regulatory regime.
Treasury Secretary Bessent likens GENIUS Act to Lincoln-era banking reform
The OCC has finalized rules for stablecoin reserves and redemptions, with Bessent calling the GENIUS Act a “watershed moment for American finance.”
Chainlink, Cardano, other blockchain groups push SEC for clearer crypto rules
Six major blockchain organizations urged the SEC to formally recognize digital commodities as non-securities in its proposed regulatory framework.
Bitcoin price tags $84.6K as US stocks head higher on SpaceX Q3 earnings beat
Bitcoin extended gains to approach $85,000 after US stock markets reacted to higher-than-expected SpaceX earnings.
Solana’s Alpenglow launches on mainnet, targets 99% faster finality
Solana’s first major consensus upgrade is targeting 99% finality reduction, seeking to offer users near-immediate transaction settlement and more responsive applications.
Big Tech’s eMudhra fixes may leave crypto bots exposed, CertiK warns
CertiK says crypto trading bots and exchange applications may remain exposed to the eMudhra certificate flaw because browser fixes may not protect all software.
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Hardware wallets aren’t the only way to protect your crypto, but from ETFs and passkeys to multisig accounts, each alternative has its own risks and trade-offs.
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