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Adam Back makes case for simpler security as Blockstream launches Bitcoin custody system
Blockstream’s new custody system, developed with Thales, uses dedicated hardware for transaction signing as Adam Back advocates for offline security to reduce cyber risks.
Kraken parent Payward gains market share as slower trading weighs on earnings
Payward’s adjusted EBITDA fell 66% year over year to $60 million, even as its share of global spot trading nearly doubled and fee-based services expanded.
US regulators move ahead on crypto trust charters as Senate scrutiny grows
Coinbase’s trust company received final clearance as lawmakers seek records on crypto firms’ compliance and potential conflicts of interest.
Metaplanet swings to $170M loss as Bitcoin sale hits earnings
Bitcoin sales, valuation losses and rising borrowing costs weighed on the Japanese company’s earnings despite higher revenue and operating profit.
Bitcoin holds below $70K as stocks slip despite a cooler US PPI print
Bitcoin was down about 4% on the day amid a tepid market reaction to October’s US PPI reading, which came in below expected levels.
Arthur Hayes ‘flattered’ as Coinbase backs US stock perps
Arthur Hayes said he was “flattered” by Coinbase’s defense of US stock perpetual futures, a decade after BitMEX launched perpetual swaps.
Nakamoto shares fall 6% premarket after Q3 revenue turns negative
A $5.8 million loss on Bitcoin options pushed operating revenue below zero, and higher Bitcoin prices lifted net income to $85.5 million.
Nakamoto shares fall 6% premarket after Q3 revenue turns negative
A $5.8 million loss on Bitcoin options pushed operating revenue below zero, and higher Bitcoin prices lifted net income to $85.5 million.
Israeli police arrest five in $5M WhatsApp crypto trading probe
Police suspect the group drew up fictitious loan agreements to disguise crypto trading proceeds it transferred directly into bank accounts.
Unocoin keeps deposits and withdrawals halted over suspect transfers
Unocoin said the transfers were signed outside BitGo’s platform while its account was frozen, possibly via a wallet recovery feature.
Bitcoin returns to 200-week trend line as analyst sees risk of $57.7K next
Bitcoin price action interacted with its 200-week simple moving average for the first time since mid-August as it fell below $68,000.
DOJ moves to seize $1.2B from Binance hack, disrupts FaceStealer scam
Authorities froze over $2.7 billion in Binance hack proceeds, while the separate FaceStealer scam stole over $400 million in 18 months.
Jane Street boosts Fidelity Bitcoin ETF holdings nearly 8x, trims IBIT
Jane Street ended Q3 with 19% fewer shares in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, and a higher share price lifted the stake’s value to $957 million.
Bitcoin slides below $70K amid thin liquidity, ETF outflows
Bitcoin fell below $70,000 as crypto sentiment hit its lowest level in more than four months, with analysts warning of institutional outflows, thinning liquidity and elevated leverage.
Trump nominates Hester Peirce successor among SEC, CFTC picks
The White House also named a former CFTC commissioner and two CLARITY Act veterans as nominees to fill vacancies at the SEC and CFTC.
NK hackers join memecoin trenches, xStocks adds Hong Kong equities: Asia Express
North Korean hackers launch memecoins to launder funds stolen in the Binance hack, while xStocks plans to add hundreds of Hong Kong-listed equities in the coming weeks.
Strategy stock sheds 5% amid MSCI index removal, Bitcoin sell-off
Strategy shares declined Thursday following MSCI’s decision to remove the company from its indexes, as Bitcoin also fell amid a broader crypto market decline.
US Justice Department, business groups and DeFi firms challenge Illinois crypto tax
Industry groups argued in court filings that Illinois’ crypto tax, which applies even when a transaction yields no profit, could raise compliance costs and violate federal law.
DTCC Plans Solana Expansion as Wallet Rules Limit Access
The US securities clearinghouse plans to bring tokenized stocks to Solana in 2027, but analysts say restrictions could limit adoption.
Bitcoin slides toward $71K as Nvidia stock tumbles after Huang steps down
Bitcoin fell to its lowest leve since Aug. 20 as tech stocks slid following the resignation of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
Thailand proposes $148K daily cap on stablecoin deposits and withdrawals
Thailand’s SEC would set separate daily caps for stablecoin deposits and withdrawals and require customers to use wallets they own.
Crypto hack losses equal 57 cents per $1 earned onchain: Ark’s Valente
Crypto hackers stole $8.7 billion so far in 2026, surpassing the projected annual onchain revenue generated across the industry, according to ARK’s research director.
Are Alt-L1s over? Security, costs drive smaller chains to Ethereum
L1 blockchains Zilliqa, Gnosis and Ronin join the Ethereum ecosystem as the costs of going it alone grow, and the security and liquidity advantages become too hard to resist.
Uber’s UK banking partner Griffin raises $20M for stablecoin services
The Series B valued Griffin at more than $100 million and will help fund stablecoin reserve services and onchain cross-border payments.
EU DeFi proposals could push users to riskier platforms, says Coinbase exec
Coinbase’s EU policy chief says applying suitability tests beyond crypto lending and borrowing could limit access and fragment liquidity.
Stablecoin supply falls $14.2B in biggest 30-day drop since June 2022
Crypto markets were left with “less fuel” to rally after the market cap of major stablecoins saw its biggest 30-day drop in over four years.
Tron and Tether bring in Chainalysis after T3 crime unit folds
The group will focus on illicit USDT activity on Tron and help law enforcement investigate suspicious transfers and freeze funds faster.
Ethlabs drops Hegotá slot proposal in push for 2027 quantum readiness
Ethlabs’ roadmap aims to help Ethereum withstand quantum attacks and give users a way to protect their accounts by 2027.
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF outflows hit $2B over nine sessions
US spot Bitcoin ETF outflows rose to nearly $300 million on Wednesday, up from $95 million a day earlier, as five-session withdrawals reached $1.44 billion.