U.S. government moves $770M in seized Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime as $1B shifts wallets
U.S. government-linked wallets moved about $770 million in seized Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime, while a separate 12,267 BTC transfer linked to the Bitfinex hack sent another $1.01 billion to new addresses.
Ether ETFs lose $72.54 million as outflows extend to eight days
U.S. spot Ether ETFs lost $72.54 million on October 8, marking eight consecutive sessions of outflows as combined Bitcoin and Ether ETF withdrawals approached $1 billion for October.
Ledger Pauses CryptoBilis Sales After $86M Drain Claims
Ledger asked reseller CryptoBilis to halt sales while it investigates reports of lost funds.
Whale loses $69.69M in ETH on Hyperliquid, then opens a new long
An Ethereum whale had 28,716 ETH liquidated on Hyperliquid, then reportedly added $10 million in USDC margin and reopened a long as the broader crypto market sold off.
Sui’s Hashi prepares Bitcoin lending launch with $500 Million in Commitments
Sui’s Hashi is preparing for a phased October mainnet rollout with more than $500 million committed, aiming to bring Bitcoin-backed lending and borrowing to its ecosystem.
Thailand finalizes rules for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, with October 16 start
Thailand’s SEC has finalized its crypto ETF framework, allowing locally listed funds tracking Bitcoin and Ether under rules taking effect October 16.
Pi Network Schedules Protocol 28 Mainnet Upgrade for October 16
Pi Network plans to activate Protocol 28 on Mainnet on October 16, with node operators required to upgrade by October 13.
MARA Sends $81.1M in Bitcoin to Galaxy as AI Pivot Reshapes Treasury
MARA sent about 996 BTC worth $81.13 million to an address linked to Galaxy Digital, per Lookonchain data. The transfer does not confirm a sale.
XRP Ledger Adds New Controls for Banks, Stablecoins and Tokenized Funds
The XRP Ledger has activated PermissionDelegationV1_1, allowing financial institutions to delegate specific account tasks while keeping primary signing keys under tighter control.
GMX Builds Traction in the Perpetual DEX Market With $561B in Trading Volume
GMX has built a significant presence in decentralized derivatives, reporting $561 billion in total trading volume while expanding leveraged markets beyond crypto.
DWF Labs Affiliates Sue BitGo for $141M Over Alleged Early Token Sales
DWF Labs-linked firms DWF Maas and Falcon Digital are suing BitGo for $141 million, alleging it sold Falcon Finance and ESPORTS tokens before contractual lock-ups expired.
Sui Introduces Agent Pass to Set Spending Limits for AI Agents
Sui introduced Agent Pass at Basecamp 2026 to help developers control AI agent spending, adding to its wider push toward safer autonomous payments.
Zcash Developers Push Back on ‘Mathocalypse’ Panic with Emergency Recovery Plan
Zcash developers are pushing back against Mathocalypse fears, outlining a proposed rapid token-holder vote and miner coordination to respond to potential cryptographic threats.
Starknet is up 39%, Considers Becoming a Layer 1 to Reach Quantum Resistance by 2027
Starknet says it is considering becoming a Layer 1 to hit full quantum resistance by 2027. Nothing is proposed or voted on, and governance would decide it.
Solana Nears Final Cut to 200-Millisecond Slots at Epoch 1053
Solana's SIMD-0525 sets a final cut to 200-millisecond slots at epoch 1053, doubling validator vote fees and shortening epochs to about one day.
Bitcoin Slips Below $81,000 as ETF Outflows and Liquidations Hit
US spot Bitcoin ETFs lost $484.9 million on 7 October, their largest daily outflow since June, as forced long liquidations pushed Bitcoin below $81,000.
Chainlink's CCIP Vault Adapters Go Live for 80+ Blockchains
Chainlink says CCIP Vault Adapters are live, letting one network's DeFi vault take single-click deposits from 80+ blockchains.
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AAVE+2 more Shitij GuptaESMA Sets 8 January 2027 Deadline for Non-Compliant Stablecoins
ESMA's opinion gives MiCA-licensed crypto firms three months, until 8 January 2027, to stop serving EU clients with non-compliant stablecoins.
NEAR Rises 137% in 30 Days as Perps Reach 40% of Market Cap
NEAR climbed 137% in 30 days to the edge of crypto's top 20. Here's what the Bitwise ETF, Intents volume and a 40% open-interest ratio show.
Meteora Jumps 67% as DLMM Pro Expands Solana Liquidity Tools
Meteora's MET token surged more than 67% as the protocol unveiled DLMM Pro and expanded its Solana ecosystem with new WLD trading pairs.
Polygon Adds TRON Support for Cross-Border Transfers and Stablecoin Payments
Polygon's Open Money Stack now supports TRON, routing USDT between the networks in one flow.
Standard Chartered Plans Crypto Custody for Institutions in Singapore
Standard Chartered plans custody for selected cryptoassets, stablecoins and tokenised real-world assets in Singapore, subject to regulatory approval.
Bitcoin ETFs Shed $487M, Every Fund Sees Outflows
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $487.07 million in net outflows on October 7, with every tracked fund seeing withdrawals as institutional demand reversed sharply.
Samsung Wallet to Add USDC on Solana for US Transfers in October
Samsung Wallet and Samsung Pay will support USDC on Solana, with US users able to send cross-border payments from the last week of October 2026.