Projects
Securitize launches 1:1-backed tokenized stocks, starting with Apple, Nvidia, Strategy and more
Securitize launches tokenized US stocks on Solana, backed 1:1 by real shares with dividends and USDC settlement.
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Security
Over 6 million bitcoin sit behind exposed public keys as AI warnings mount
Glassnode co-founder's latest figures show growing public-key exposure as Justin Drake urges preparations for potential AI attacks on wallet cryptography.
Projects
‘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.
Bitcoin
‘Bunker Mode’? Crypto Experts Argue Over AI Threat to Bitcoin, Ethereum
Blockchain researcher Justin Drake is urging cryptocurrency holders to prepare for “bunker mode,” warning that artificial intelligence (AI)-driven mathematical discoveries could threaten the cryptography protecting Bitcoin and Ethereum. His proposed defense is surprisingly simple: move assets to fresh addresses that haven’t exposed their public keys. Drake believes the worst-case timeline for breaking widely used digital […]
Security
Crypto lending rises again… but have they solved the risks?
Crypto lending has risen by 55% since July, but now has to deal with the dangers of AI assisted hacks, and risks cascading through interlinked protocols. Here’s how to stay safe.
Bitcoin
Sui’s Hashi launches with $500M for Bitcoin finance
Sui’s Hashi will launch this month with over $500M committed, while Anchorage Digital adds institutional access and stablecoin liquidity.
Projects
Securitize brings Apple, Nvidia and Tesla to Solana, with NYSE trading in the works
Tokenized shares in the mega-caps will first trade on Securitize's Solana-based platform, with further plans to expand them to NYSE and OKXICE digital venues, the firm said.
Projects
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.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Price Holds Above $82K Despite Mounting Bearish Pressure
Bitcoin’s price is struggling to find its footing on Oct. 8, 2026, after a sharp selloff knocked prices from the mid-$85,000s into the low $82,000s. Trading near $82,500, the cryptocurrency faces mounting pressure across its hourly and four-hour charts, although daily technical indicators remain neutral. The $82,180 level has become the market’s immediate line of […]
Exchanges
U.S. government sends $770M BTC to Coinbase, why now?
U.S. government wallets moved 9,261 BTC worth $770M to Coinbase Prime, but custody use and reserve rules mean the transfer does not confirm a sale.
Bitcoin
Sui’s Hashi to launch with $500M in Bitcoin finance commitments
Hashi has more than $500M in commitments ahead of mainnet launch, while Anchorage offers institutions settlement and self-custody.
Ethereum
Morning Minute: AI Could Break Crypto Encryption Before Quantum, Says Ethereum Researcher
Justin Drake is calling for crypto holders to start calmly planning for “Bunker Mode." But reactions so far haven’t been too calm.
Security
Bitcoin and ether holders urged to enter ‘bunker mode’ against possible AI attacks
Ethereum researchers warned AI could break the signatures guarding bitcoin, ether and the tokens built on them "in months, not years" in the worst case, well before quantum computers arrive.
Projects
These 3 altcoins lose key support, how low can they go?
Three altcoins are under pressure as LINK, ADA and SOL lose key chart levels, with traders watching $12.39, $0.21 and $111 if selling continues.
Security
Uranium Finance Hacker Who Bought Pokémon and Magic Cards Convicted Over $50M Theft
Jonathan Spalletta also spent stolen crypto on a Roman coin marking Julius Caesar's assassination and moon-flown Wright brothers fabric.
Projects
NUVA brings U.S. residential mortgage credit to offshore investors
The company's HOME token gives eligible investors exposure to a vault of U.S. home equity lines of credit starting from 1 USDC and targets a 7% annual yield.
Exchanges
US Government Shifts $770M in Bitcoin as Mystery Wallets Emerge
The U.S. government transferred approximately 9,261 BTC, valued at $770 million, to Coinbase Prime on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to Galaxy Research. While much of the bitcoin originated from known criminal seizures, researchers identified another 2,456 BTC from previously unrecognized holdings. The discovery adds a new wrinkle to Washington’s cryptocurrency inventory, which includes billions in […]
Bitcoin
Bitcoin mined for pennies in 2010 moves after 16 years, now worth $8.5 million
The 100 BTC came directly from two mining rewards created during Bitcoin’s “Satoshi era” and had not moved for more than 16 years.
ETF
Bitcoin ETF investors head for the exit, and it's the biggest rush in months
Your day-ahead look for Oct. 8, 2026
Exchanges
US government moves $770M of seized Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime
The US government moved 9,261 Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime, including 2,456 BTC in newly discovered funds pointing to federal law enforcement seizures.
Bitcoin
The crypto casino Vavada has rolled out a major redesign and expanded features for crypto players
Vavada updates its crypto casino with a redesigned interface, Favorites section, crypto tournaments, and Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT payment support.
Ethereum
BitMine is nearing its Ether target. What replaces its weekly buying?
BitMine bought Ether every week for more than 15 months, building a treasury of about 6.02 million ETH. Chairman Tom Lee now says the company is close to its target of holding 5% of the network’s supply and will stop…
Bitcoin
Live updates: Bitcoin pulls off worst levels late in Thursday session
Crypto markets tumbled on Thursday, with cryptography fears, rising oil prices and interest rates, and the one-year anniversary of last October's flash crash on traders' radar.
Projects
Greece Plans 10% Crypto Capital Gains Tax, Down From 15% Floated in June
A draft bill would exempt the first €500 of annual gains, as crypto tax rates across Europe run from Cyprus's 8% to Italy's 33%.
Security
$783K Crypto Bust Ends Site Selling Stolen Images of 17,000 Women
A joint French-U.S. law enforcement operation shut down a platform selling stolen intimate images of women and underage girls. Authorities also seized over $783,000 in crypto assets, including bitcoin. Crypto-Driven Financial Scheme French investigators have confiscated more than $783,000 (€700,000) in cryptocurrency during a joint French-U.S. operation that shut down Nudeleaksteens, an online platform selling […]
Bitcoin
Bitcoin slips below $83,000 as Ethereum researcher's 'bunker mode' call divides crypto
Justin Drake's call to prepare for an AI break of wallet cryptography drew a mixed response as bitcoin slipped below $83,000.
Regulation
ESMA gives crypto firms 3 months to drop some stablecoins
ESMA gives EU crypto firms three months to clear non-MiCA stablecoin exposure, with limited sell, transfer and withdrawal services allowed.
Projects
Crypto industry split over Justin Drake’s AI warning
Crypto players disagree over Justin Drake’s AI cryptography warning, with some dismissing it while others urge proactive preparation.
Projects
The CLARITY Act stalled. Crypto’s election money faces a Senate test
Crypto’s largest election spending network is backing 32 House incumbents after the Senate declined to advance the CLARITY Act. The money may protect votes already won in the House, but the bill’s failure exposed a different problem: its supporters need…
Bitcoin
Bitcoin ETFs post biggest outflow since June, can BTC price hold $82K?
U.S. Bitcoin ETFs lost $484.9M on Oct. 7 as BTC fell near $82,700, while Ether ETFs extended their outflow streak to seven sessions.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin monthly ‘new money’ inflows near $5B as BTC price rally stalls
Bitcoin’s realized cap rise in the 30 days to Oct. 5 came mostly from existing holders, not fresh capital, Glassnode data showed.
Projects
Gate lets users spend crypto with Visa in 40+ markets
Gate is rolling out a Visa-linked crypto card across 40+ markets, converting digital assets to fiat at checkout for online and in-store payments.
Regulation
ESMA gives crypto firms 3 months to exit non-compliant stablecoins
ESMA said EU crypto firms should halt services involving non-MiCA-compliant stablecoins, giving regulators three months to address existing exposures.
Regulation
Standard Chartered to expand institutional crypto and RWA custody to Singapore
The bank would offer the service to institutions and accredited corporate investors, subject to regulatory requirements.
Security
Hackers Attack Another Bitcoin Project as Ark’s Second Exploited
In another cyber attack against a Bitcoin project, Second, the developer of an implementation of the Ark Protocol, confirmed it lost 0.75 BTC ($62,322) of its own funds in an exploit on Monday. Per the team, “no user funds were affected.” The attack was caught within hours, and a fix has been shipped. However, the […]
Projects
Standard Chartered plans institutional crypto custody service in Singapore
Standard Chartered has announced plans to introduce digital asset custody services in Singapore for institutional and accredited investor corporate clients, covering selected cryptocurrencies, stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets. According to the bank’s announcement, the proposed offering will operate alongside its…
Projects
Greece prepares to levy 10% capital gains tax on cryptocurrency
Crypto gains of up to 500 euros ($560) a year would be exempt under the bill, which will be submitted to parliament in November.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP flash buy signals, will prices rebound?
Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP flashed four-hour buy signals after sharp drops, but thin volume and macro risks still cloud a rebound.
Projects
Samsung Wallet Taps Solana for USDC Transfers on 82M US Galaxy Devices
Users can send USDC across borders from late October, three months after Samsung teased stablecoin support without naming a blockchain.
Projects
Samsung integrates USDC to overhaul cross-border remittances for 82 million Galaxy users
Eligible users will be able to send USDC abroad or send local-currency payouts to bank accounts in more than 60 countries, starting late October.