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CoinDesk3h ago
Everyone wants SCOTUS to take up prediction markets: State of Crypto

The U.S. Supreme Court hasn't yet indicated whether it will take up cases surrounding prediction markets, but there are now several amicus briefs, an interim final rule and a rule proposal.

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Decrypt4h ago
Tokenized Stocks Show Real Demand But Remain Volatile and Illiquid, IMF Finds

An IMF analysis found that more than half of tokenized stock trading happens outside U.S. market hours, though the roughly $2.3 billion market remains more volatile and less liquid than traditional equities.

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Cointelegraph4h ago
Saylor teases Strategy Bitcoin buying after ending September with STRC buybacks

Investors will have to wait an extra day to find out if and how much Strategy added to its Bitcoin treasury in the first week of October.

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Decrypt6h ago
Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana ETFs All in the Red for October

Bitcoin ETFs have seen $386.3 million in net outflows through the first seven trading days of October, while Ethereum funds have now posted nine straight days of losses.

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CoinDesk6h ago
Clarity's failure could speed crypto innovation while shielding incumbents

Executives see openings for tokenization, DeFi and dealmaking, while lawyers warn agency action leaves spot-market oversight and lasting certainty unresolved.

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CoinDesk6h ago
President Trump declares 'energy ceasefire' between Russia and Ukraine

"Ukraine supports the ceasefire, and it is important that Russia support it as well," said Ukrainian President Zelensky.

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Decrypt9h ago
How Zcash Plans to Hide Your Keys From AI and Quantum Attacks

Zakura, a Zcash full node developer, says it expects hash-based signatures to land in Zcash in January, and is rolling out a privacy tool for rotating transparent addresses this week.

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CoinDesk9h ago
IMF finds demand for tokenized stocks, says the market is still volatile, illiquid

Investors are using blockchain-based shares for smaller and after-hours trades. The IMF says liquidity, legal rules and settlement systems have not caught up.

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Cointelegraph9h ago
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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Cointelegraph11h ago
Coldcard says it’s investigating how phishing link appeared on its X account

Company advised users not to visit or interact with the link in question and said it will share any further verified updates.

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Cointelegraph13h ago
Ledger confirms unauthorized hardware implant, says losses may exceed $86M

Ledger said the incident appeared to be isolated to a single reseller and its Southeast Asian market.

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Cointelegraph14h ago
CFTC proposals aimed at separating prediction markets from casino gambling

The two measures attempt to set the stage for a potential US Supreme Court battle over federal and state jurisdiction.

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Decrypt1d ago
CFTC Draws the Line Between Prediction Markets and Gambling in New Rules

A proposed rule would expressly fold event contracts tied to sports, politics, culture and weather into the “swap” definition, while an interim rule excludes casino-style gambling—sharpening the agency’s claim to exclusi

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Decrypt1d ago
This Sam Altman-Backed Life Insurer Runs Entirely on Bitcoin, and Just Raised $37.5 Million

The Bermuda-based insurer, which runs entirely on Bitcoin, drew the funding from existing backers led by Bain Capital Crypto after a record year driven by demand from wealthy families in Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

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Decrypt1d ago
Here’s a Way to Predict When AI Chatbots Will Turn Bad

Physicists at George Washington University say a formula can estimate when an AI chatbot will flip from good answers to bad ones, and early tests on small models back it up.

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Decrypt1d ago
French Committee Backs Stablecoin Swap Tax and Crypto Exit Tax, Then Rejects the Budget

A National Assembly committee adopted amendments taxing stablecoin swaps and crypto exits by wealthy holders, then rejected the 2027 budget's revenue section.

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CoinDesk1d ago
One year after 10/10 flash crash, bitcoin and ether liquidity have rebuilt, but altcoins still face risks

Bitcoin and ether order books are deeper than before the crash, while altcoin liquidity keeps eroding and spot trading remains well below its October 2025 peak.

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CoinDesk1d ago
Tokenized commodities look beyond gold as lending and oil open new markets

Paxos Labs, Theo and Energy Substantiation execs see growth coming from putting physical assets to work, with precious metals leading and energy presenting a tougher test.

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Cointelegraph1d ago
Justin Sun says Tron’s post-quantum cryptography has gone live on testnet

“We’re ready to bring quantum resistance to mainnet at any time,” Sun said in a post on X.

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CoinDesk1d ago
Bitcoin's $19 billion wake-up call: One-year after flash crash, has crypto learned anything?

The Oct. 10, 2025 flash crash wiped out billions in leveraged crypto bets. Traders now have better tools to spot risks, but the forces behind the selloff remain.

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Cointelegraph1d ago
Tech chief says EU can fend off rogue AI risk: Report

Recent incidents at OpenAI ‌and Anthropic stoke global concerns and fears that rogue AI agents may venture beyond human control.

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Cointelegraph1d ago
Sam Altman-backed Bitcoin life insurer, Meanwhile, raises more funds

The round follows increased international demand for Meanwhile’s Bitcoin life insurance policies amid broader macro instability.

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CoinDesk1d ago
Bitcoin's volatility has plunged, but extreme price swings are more frequent than in 2018

CoinDesk analysis finds 10 unusually large trading days in 2026, raising questions about how investors measure risk in an increasingly institutional crypto market.

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Bitcoin Magazine1d ago
Bitcoin Life Insurer Meanwhile Raises $37.5M as Wealthy Families Look to Pass On Their BTC

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Life Insurer Meanwhile Raises $37.5M as Wealthy Families Look to Pass On Their BTC The Bermuda-regulated startup, whose backers include Bain Capital Crypto and Sam Altman, has now raised more th

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Bitcoin Magazine2d ago
‘We Know Where It Is’: Treasury Secretary Threatens To Freeze $1B of Iran’s Crypto

Bitcoin Magazine ‘We Know Where It Is’: Treasury Secretary Threatens To Freeze $1B of Iran’s Crypto The U.S. will seize $1 billion of Iran’s crypto this week, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said. It isn’t cle

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Bitcoin Magazine2d ago
Here’s How Not To Screw up Your Bitcoin Privacy

Bitcoin Magazine Here’s How Not To Screw up Your Bitcoin Privacy Speaking on the Bitcoin Rails podcast, Cake Wallet’s Seth for Privacy said people need to take more precautions to protect their identities when using the

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Decrypt2d ago
OpenAI and Anthropic Are Quietly Rehearsing for the Day After an AI Catastrophe

Executives are war-gaming the political fallout of a major AI-driven cyberattack and preparing to brief Congress fast if and when necessary.

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Bitcoin Magazine2d ago
Bitcoin ETFs Shed $729M in Two Days as Investors Reverse Course

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin ETFs Shed $729M in Two Days as Investors Reverse Course Investors have fast cashed out of bitcoin exchange-traded funds this week. It’s showing in the price. This post Bitcoin ETFs Shed $729M i

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Bitcoin Magazine2d ago
Ledger Warns Buyers Not to Set Up Wallets From Reseller After Users Report Losses

Bitcoin Magazine Ledger Warns Buyers Not to Set Up Wallets From Reseller After Users Report Losses Hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger is investigating after users reported having wallets drained. This post Ledger Warn

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Bitcoin Magazine2d ago
UTXO’s Loren Asmus: The $300T Bond Market Is Bitcoin’s Next Frontier

Bitcoin Magazine UTXO’s Loren Asmus: The $300T Bond Market Is Bitcoin’s Next Frontier UTXO Management's Loren Asmus: Bitcoin isn't a trade, but a portfolio staple. He breaks down institutional adoption, retention,

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Bitcoin Magazine2d ago
Bitcoin Core developer responds to AI & Quantum Risk

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Core developer responds to AI & Quantum Risk Is AI address security fear-mongering? Chaincode Labs' Antoine Poinsot answers Justin Drake's viral post, breaking down quantum risk and preparation.

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Bitcoin Magazine2d ago
Building the Berkshire Hathaway of Bitcoin | Twenty One Capital CEO Rapha Zagury

Bitcoin Magazine Building the Berkshire Hathaway of Bitcoin | Twenty One Capital CEO Rapha Zagury Twenty One Capital holds 43K BTC at a discount. CEO Rapha Zagury breaks down its mNAV, share buybacks, and why Tether's b

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